Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Terra
[05-Jan-07] NASA's multi-instrument Terra satellite launched in 1999 carrying the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). MODIS is a key sensor for measuring ocean color, aerosols, and clouds. Terra also carries Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR), which is used for aerosol and cloud research.