Spatio-temporal combination of MODIS images - potential for snow cover mapping

Assessment of methods for mapping snow cover from MODIS

Characterization of snow is critical for understanding Earth’s water and energy cycles. Maps of snow from MODIS have seen growing use in investigations of climate, hydrology, and glaciology, but the lack of rigorous validation of different snow mapping methods compromises these studies. We examine three widely used MODIS snow products: the ‘‘binary’’ (i.e., snow yes/no) global snow maps that we...

Spatio-temporal analysis of snow cover in Iran based on topographic characteristics

Validation of MODIS snow cover images over Austria

This study evaluates the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) snow cover product over the territory of Austria. The aims are (a) to analyse the spatial and temporal variability of the MODIS snow product classes, (b) to examine the accuracy of the MODIS snow product against in situ snow depth data, and (c) to identify the main factors that may influence the MODIS classification ...

Toward improved daily snow cover mapping with advanced combination of MODIS and AMSR-E measurements

Article history: Taking three snow seasons f Received 4 February 2008 Received in revised form 20 May 2008 Accepted 24 May 2008 Available online xxxx

Fractional forest cover mapping in the Brazilian Amazon with a combination of MODIS and TM images