Filter radiometer, 4 detector arrays, 36 spectral bands; 250 m, 500 m, 1 km spatial resolution Filter radiometer, 4 detector arrays, 36 spectral bands; 250 m, 500 m, 1 km spatial resolution Onboard calibration via Solar Diffuser/Stability Monitor, Spectral Radiometric Calibration Assembly instruments Onboard calibration via Solar Diffuser/Stability Monitor, Spectral Radiometric Calibration Assembly instruments First light on 24 February 2000 (Terra launch 18 Dec 1999) First light on 24 February 2000 (Terra launch 18 Dec 1999) Science teams organized into atmosphere, land, and ocean discipline groups Science teams organized into atmosphere, land, and ocean discipline groups MODIS instrument highlights
