Continuity L3 CLDPROP Monthly
Images for the new Continuity Cloud Properties L3 Monthly (CLDPROP_M3) Product are available. This was from a 1 month test. Full production will begin on this new product shortly.
Monthly
Monthly
The Monthly Global Joint Product contains roughly 800 statistical datasets derived from Level-2 MODIS Atmosphere parameters that are summarized over a monthly period. It should be noted that the content of this product is identical to the Eight-Day Global Joint Product, except for the time period covered. The ESDT names are MOD08_M3 (Terra) and MYD08_M3 (Aqua).
Problems in input 04_L2, 05_L2, 06_L2, 07_L2, and 35_L2 propagate into downstream products
See the Known Problem pages for the input (upstream) Level-2 products 04_L2 (Aerosol), 05_L2 (Water Vapor), 06_L2 (Cloud), 07_L2 (Profiles), and 35_L2 (Cloud Mask) by clicking on the links to the left. Users should make themselves aware of any issues in the upstream data products.
Data Issues
L3 Monthly Data Issues
Sample Images
Below are some sample images from the MODIS L3 Monthly (08_M3) Product. Data shown was post processed to show seasonal means over a multiyear period. The parameter displayed is Cloud Fraction derived from the Cloud Mask for daytime.
Documentation
Key MODIS Scientific Publications
Level-3 Global Gridded Daily, Eight Day, Monthly Product (08_D3, 08_E3, 08_M3)