Modis Satellite Data Evaluation for Detecting the Dust Storm Using Remote Sensing Techniques Over Iraq

Abstract The phenomena of Dust storm take place in barren and dry regions all over the world. It may cause by intense ground winds which excite dust sand from soft, arid land surfaces resulting it to rise up air. These harmful influences upon health, climate, infrastructure, transportation. GIS remote sensing have played a key role studying detection. This study was conducted Iraq with objective validating techniques been used derive indices using Normalized Difference Index (NDDI) Middle East (MEDI), are based on images MODIS in-situ observation hourly wind speed visibility during May 4-5 2022 25-26 June 2022. In this study, appropriateness two various MODIS-based discover 13 stations examined. results suggest NDDI index is most appropriate identifying storms across Iraq. Also, MEDI has impairment through multiple land-cover forms. Beside that consider an ineffective detect throughout whole kinds cover