AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The MOD15A2H V6.1 MODIS dataset provides an 8-day composite of Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Fraction of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FPAR) at 500m resolution.
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This dataset is available from February 18, 2000, to October 8, 2025.
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The dataset is provided by NASA LP DAAC at the USGS EROS Center.
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Key bands include Fpar_500m and Lai_500m, along with associated quality and standard deviation bands.
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MODIS data and products have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
- Dataset Availability
- 2000-02-18T00:00:00Z–2025-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- NASA LP DAAC at the USGS EROS Center
- Cadence
- 8 Days
- Tags
Description
The MOD15A2H V6.1 MODIS combined Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Fraction of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FPAR) product is an 8-day composite dataset at 500m resolution. The algorithm chooses the "best" pixel available from all the acquisitions of the Terra sensor from within the 8-day period.
Documentation:
Bands
Pixel Size 500 meters
Bands
| Name | Units | Min | Max | Scale | Pixel Size | Description |
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Fpar_500m
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% | 0 | 100 | 0.01 | meters | Fraction of Photosynthetically Active Radiation |
Lai_500m
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Area fraction | 0 | 100 | 0.1 | meters | Leaf Area Index |
FparLai_QC
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0 | 254 | meters | Quality for LAI and FPAR |
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FparExtra_QC
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0 | 254 | meters | Extra detail Quality for LAI and FPAR |
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FparStdDev_500m
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% | 0 | 100 | 0.01 | meters | Standard deviation of FPAR |
LaiStdDev_500m
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Area fraction | 0 | 100 | 0.1 | meters | Standard deviation of LAI |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
Citations
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Please visit LP DAAC 'Citing Our Data' page for information on citing LP DAAC datasets.
DOIs
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Code Editor (JavaScript)
var collection = ee . ImageCollection ( 'MODIS/061/MOD15A2H' ) . filterDate ( '2019-01-01' , '2019-10-01' ); var colorizedVis = { min : 0 , max : 100 , palette : [ 'ffffff' , 'ce7e45' , 'df923d' , 'f1b555' , 'fcd163' , '99b718' , '74a901' , '66a000' , '529400' , '3e8601' , '207401' , '056201' , '004c00' , '023b01' , '012e01' , '011d01' , '011301' ], }; Map . setCenter ( - 10.88 , 40.94 , 2 ); Map . addLayer ( collection . select ( 'Lai_500m' ), colorizedVis , 'Lai' ); Map . addLayer ( collection . select ( 'Fpar_500m' ), colorizedVis , 'Fpar' );
