What is it about?
MODIS multi-channel digital data is used to create an accurate dust storm detection product that seperates dust storm signature from the confusing desert background. The dust storm indentification can then be used by weather forecasters to assist land, sea, and airborne resources.
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Why is it important?
Identifying dust storms was problematic in coincident geostationary and low earth orbiter visible and infrared imagery since they do not have the channels needed to seperate dust from clouds, dust covered terrain and other backgrounds scenes. Once the dust storms are identified, they can be tracked from day to day in remote regions, thus a great aid to forecasters.
Perspectives
The MODIS dust algorithm created by Steve Miller was an excellent tool used by DOD during the efforts in both Iraq and Afghanistan to monitor dust storm genesis, growth, and decay over very remote regions.
Jeff Hawkins
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Consultant
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This page is a summary of: MODIS provides a satellite focus on Operation Iraqi Freedom, International Journal of Remote Sensing, April 2006, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/01431160500383772.
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