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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) The term 'Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' MODIS will fly aboard Terra as part of NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS). It will view the entire surface of the Earth every 1-2 days, making observations in 36 co-registered spectral bands, at moderate resolution (0.25 - 1 km), of land and ocean surface temperature, primary productivity, land surface cover, clouds, aerosols, water vapor, temperature profiles, and fires. See MODIS Web Site'. Previous 5 Terms: modena Moderate Moderate Flooding Moderate frequency flood Moderate Risk (of severe thunderstorms) Next 5 Terms: Moderator Moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity Modification Decision Analysis (MDA) Modified Average-Cost Method Modified homogeneous earthfill dam About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.