Dataset Information

HDFEOSVersion: HDFEOS_V2.19
Maximum_Number_of_1km_Frames: 1354
Number_of_Instrument_Scans: 203
title: MODIS HDF File Specification MOD05_L2: MODIS Level 2 NIR and IR Total Precipitable Water
Slope_and_Offset_Usage: The local SDS scale_factor and add_offset attributes are used for the conversion of stored integer data to geophysical floating point numbers. The implementation follows conventional HDF usage (See HDF Users Guide): float value = scale_factor*(stored integer - add_offset) The unit of the derived floating point value is indicated in the 'units' local attribute which is also provided.
identifier_product_doi: 10.5067/MODIS/MOD05_L2.061
identifier_product_doi_authority: http://dx.doi.org


Variables in this Dataset

Scan_Start_Time: Array of 64 bit Reals [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: 0.0000000000000000, 3155800064.0000000
_FillValue: -999.90002441406250
long_name: TAI time at start of scan replicated across the swath
units: seconds since 1993-1-1 00:00:00.0 0
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 1.0000000000000000
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Solar_Zenith: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: 0, 18000
_FillValue: -32768
long_name: Solar Zenith Angle, Cell to Sun
units: degrees
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 0.0099999997764825821
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Solar_Azimuth: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: -18000, 18000
_FillValue: -32768
long_name: Solar Azimuth Angle, Cell to Sun
units: degrees
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 0.0099999997764825821
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Sensor_Zenith: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: 0, 18000
_FillValue: -32768
long_name: Sensor Zenith Angle, Cell to Sensor
units: degrees
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 0.0099999997764825821
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Sensor_Azimuth: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: -18000, 18000
_FillValue: -32768
long_name: Sensor Azimuth Angle, Cell to Sensor
units: degrees
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 0.0099999997764825821
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Cloud_Mask_QA: Array of 32 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353]
coordinates: Latitude_1 Longitude_1
long_name: MODIS Cloud Mask, First Byte
unit: none
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 1, 2030, 1
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 1, 1354, 1
Geolocation_Pointer: External MODIS geolocation product
description: bit field Description Key --------- ----------- --- 0 Cloud Mask Flag 0 = not determined 1 = determined 1-2 Unobstructed FOV Quality Flag 00 = cloud 01 = 66% prob. clear 10 = 95% prob. clear 11 = 99% prob. clear PROCESSING PATH FLAGS --------------------- 3 Day / Night Flag 0 = Night / 1 = Day 4 Sunglint Flag 0 = Yes / 1 = No 5 Snow / Ice Background Flag 0 = Yes / 1 = No 6-7 Land / Water Flag 00=Water/01=Coastal 10=Desert/11=Land
valid_range: 0, -1
_FillValue: 0
scale_factor: 1.0000000000000000
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Water_Vapor_Near_Infrared: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353]
coordinates: Latitude_1 Longitude_1
long_name: Total Column Precipitable Water Vapor - Near Infrared Retrieval
unit: cm
Parameter_Type: Output
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 1, 2030, 1
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 1, 1354, 1
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
valid_range: 0, 20000
_FillValue: -9999
scale_factor: 0.0010000000474974513
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Water_Vapor_Correction_Factors: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353]
coordinates: Latitude_1 Longitude_1
long_name: Aerosol Correction Factor for Water Vapor - Near Infrared Retrieval
unit: none
Parameter_Type: Output
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 1, 2030, 1
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 1, 1354, 1
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
valid_range: 0, 20000
_FillValue: -9999
scale_factor: 0.0010000000474974513
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Water_Vapor_Infrared: Array of 16 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude
valid_range: 0, 20000
_FillValue: -9999
long_name: Total Column Precipitable Water Vapor - IR Retrieval
units: cm
Parameter_Type: Output
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
scale_factor: 0.0010000000474974513
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Quality_Assurance_Near_Infrared: Array of 32 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353][QA_Bytes_NIR = 0..0]
coordinates: Latitude_1 Longitude_1 QA_Bytes_NIR
long_name: Run time QA flags
unit: none
Parameter_Type: Output
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 1, 2030, 1
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 1, 1354, 1
Geolocation_Pointer: External MODIS geolocation product
description: See MODIS atmosphere QA plan for details
valid_range: 0, -1
_FillValue: 0
scale_factor: 1.0000000000000000
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Quality_Assurance_Infrared: Array of 32 bit Integers [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269][QA_Bytes_IR = 0..4]
coordinates: Latitude Longitude QA_Bytes_IR
valid_range: 0, -1
_FillValue: 0
long_name: Run time QA flags
units: none
Parameter_Type: Output
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
description: \n Water Vapor IR product and Optional run time QA flags Product run time QA flags QA Flag Name Number of Bit Value Description Bits ------------------------------------------------------------- IR Water Vapor 1 0 not useful QA 1 useful IR Water Vapor 2 0-3 4 confidence Confidence QA levels Spares 5 ---------------------- 1 byte total ------------------------- Optional run time QA flags - processing path flags QA Flag Name Number of Bit Value Description Bits ------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 8 0-25 Cloudy Pixels within 5x5 km box Number of 8 0-25 Clear Pixels within 5x5 km box Number of 8 0-25 Missing Pixels within 5x5 km box IR Water Vapor 2 0 Split Window (11- 12) technique Retrieval 1 Integration of moisture profile Method Used 2 Other 3 No Retrieval Spares 6 ---------------------- 4 bytes total -----------------------
scale_factor: 1.0000000000000000
add_offset: 0.0000000000000000
Latitude: Array of 32 bit Reals [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
units: degrees_north
valid_range: -90.00000000, 90.00000000
_FillValue: -999.9000244
long_name: Geodetic Latitude
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
Longitude: Array of 32 bit Reals [Cell_Along_Swath_5km = 0..405][Cell_Across_Swath_5km = 0..269]
units: degrees_east
valid_range: -180.0000000, 180.0000000
_FillValue: -999.9000244
long_name: Geodetic Longitude
Parameter_Type: MODIS Input
Cell_Along_Swath_Sampling: 3, 2028, 5
Cell_Across_Swath_Sampling: 3, 1348, 5
Geolocation_Pointer: Internal geolocation arrays
Latitude_1: Array of 32 bit Reals [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353]
units: degrees_north
long_name: Latitude_1
Longitude_1: Array of 32 bit Reals [Cell_Along_Swath_1km = 0..2029][Cell_Across_Swath_1km = 0..1353]
units: degrees_east
long_name: Longitude_1
QA_Bytes_IR: Array of 32 bit Integers [QA_Bytes_IR = 0..4]
units: level
long_name: QA_Bytes_IR(fake)
QA_Bytes_NIR: Array of 32 bit Integers [QA_Bytes_NIR = 0..0]
units: level
long_name: QA_Bytes_NIR(fake)