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This chapter provides insight into the development and implementation of two key instruments for NASA’s Earth Observing System (EOS): the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). A summary of the basis and evolution of the EOS sets the background and historical context for the development of these two instruments. MODIS and ASTER continue to provide data that improve understanding of the Earth-atmosphere processes and trends in various associated parameters. Additionally, they improve capabilities to monitor the Earth’s natural resources.
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Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people worked diligently to ensure the success of EOS, MODIS, and ASTER. Although, it is not possible here to acknowledge the contributions of all the individuals involved, the scientific community (especially the MODIS and ASTER) acknowledge and salute all those who contributed to the success achieved. Work done by Abrams was performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, under contract to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Salomonson, V., Abrams, M.J., Kahle, A., Barnes, W., Xiong, X., Yamaguchi, Y. (2010). Evolution of NASA’s Earth Observing System and Development of the Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer and the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer Instruments. In: Ramachandran, B., Justice, C., Abrams, M. (eds) Land Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change. Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, vol 11. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6749-7_1
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