MYD14A2.061: Aqua Thermal Anomalies & Fire 8-Day Global 1km

    • The MYD14A2 V6.1 dataset provides 8-day fire mask composites at 1km resolution.

    • The dataset includes a fire mask layer indicating fire confidence and a QA layer for pixel quality.

    • This dataset is available from 2002-07-04 to 2025-09-30 and is updated every 8 days.

    • MODIS data acquired through LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use.

    • This dataset can be explored and analyzed using the Google Earth Engine platform.
    MODIS/061/MYD14A2
    Dataset Availability
    2002-07-04T00:00:00Z–2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
    Dataset Provider
    Earth Engine Snippet
    ee.ImageCollection("MODIS/061/MYD14A2")
    Cadence
    8 Days
    Tags
    8-day aqua fire global modis nasa usgs
    myd14a2

    Description

    The MYD14A2 V6.1 dataset provides 8-day fire mask composites at 1km resolution. It contains the maximum value of the individual pixel classes over the compositing period. Along with the fire mask, an associated quality information layer is also provided.

    Documentation:

    Bands

    Pixel Size 1000 meters

    Bands

    Name
    Pixel Size
    Description
    FireMask
    meters

    Confidence of fire

    QA
    meters

    Pixel quality indicators

    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

    Citations:

    DOIs

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    The MYD14A2 V6.1 dataset provides 8-day fire mask composites at 1km resolution. It contains the maximum value of the individual pixel classes over the compositing period. Along with the fire mask, an associated quality information layer is also provided. Documentation: User's Guide Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) General Documentation
    MODIS/061/MYD14A2, 8-day,aqua,fire,global,modis,nasa,usgs
    2002-07-04T00:00:00Z/2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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