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MODIS Characterization Support Team (MCST) Documentation
MCST
Science Team Meetings
MCST
Journal Publication
MCST
Conference Presentations/Posters/Papers
Please note: For complete listings of these meetings,
please go to the NASA/Goddard
MODIS website
2008
MODIS
Calibration Workshop May 2008, May 13 - Linthicum, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
MODIS
Calibration Workshop January 2008, January 30 - Lanham, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2006
MODIS
Science Team Calibration Breakout Session ,November 1 - College Park,
MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
MODIS
Science Team Calibration Breakout Session, January 4 - Baltimore, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2005
MODIS
Science Team Calibration Breakout Session,March 24 - Baltimore, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2004
MODIS
Science Team Poster Session, July 15 - Baltimore, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2002
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, July 23 - Greenbelt, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2001
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, December18 - Linthicum Heights, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, Jan 25 - Columbia, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
2000
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, June 6 - College Park, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
1999
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, May 3 to 5 - Greenbelt, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material)
1998
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, December 15 - College Park, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, June 24 - Greenbelt, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard pages)
1997
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, October 22- College Park, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, May 14
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to
Goddard pages)
1996
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, October 10 - Adelphia, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, May 1- Building 8, GSFC
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
1995
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, November 15 - Building 8, GSFC
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, May 3 - Greenbelt, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
1994
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, October 12- College Park, MD
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
1993
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, October 1- Building 8, GSFC
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, March 24 - GSFC
(Agenda and Minutes) (link to Goddard pages)
1992
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, October 27 - Santa Barbara, CA
(Agenda and Minutes) (link to Goddard pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting,April 13 - Building 8, GSFC
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link
to Goddard pages)
1991
MODIS
Science Team Meeting,October 1 - Building 26, GSFC
(Agenda and Presentation Material) (link to Goddard
pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, February 20
(Minutes) (link to Goddard pages)
1990
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, September 24
(Minutes) (link to Goddard pages)
MODIS
Science Team Meeting, January 31
(Minutes) (link to Goddard pages)
2008
- Cao C., X. Xiong, A. Wu, and X. Wu, Assessing the Consistency of
AVHRR and MODIS L1B Reflectance for Generating Fundamental Climate
Data Records, J. Geophys. Res., 113,
D09114, doi:10.1029/2007JD009363, 2008.
- Toller, G., X. Xiong, K. Chiang, J. Kuyper, J. Sun, L. Tan, W. Barnes,
Status of Earth Observing System Terra and Aqua MODIS Level 1B Algorithm, J.
Appl. Remote Sens. , Vol. 2, 023505, 2008.
- Wenny, B. N. and X. Xiong, Using a Cold Earth Surface Target to Characterize
Long-term Stability of the MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands, IEEE
Geosci. Remote Sens. Let., 5(2), 162-165, 2008.
- Wu, A., X. Xiong, and C. Cao, Terra and Aqua MODIS Inter-comparison
of Three Reflective Solar Bands Using AVHRR Onboard the NOAA-KLM Satellites, Int.
J. Remote Sens., 29(7-8), 1997-2010, 2008.
- Wu A, X. Xiong, and C. Cao, Tracking the calibration stability and
consistency of the 3.7, 11.0 and 12.0 micron channels of the NOAA-KLM
AVHRR with MODIS, accepted to Int.
J. Remote Sens., 2008.
- Xie, X. and X. Xiong, Characterization of earthshine impacts on Moderate
Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer reflective solar bands calibration, J.
Appl. Remote Sens., Vol. 2, 23507, 2008.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, A. Wu, W.L. Barnes, B. Guenther, and V. Salomonson,
Multiyear On-orbit Calibration and Performance of Terra MODIS Thermal
Emissive Bands, IEEE Trans. Geosci.
Remote Sens., 46(6), 1790-1803, 2008.
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, and C. Gao, On-Orbit Calibration and Inter-Comparison
of Terra and Aqua MODIS Surface Temperature Spectral Bands, accepted
for Int. J. Remote Sens.,
2008.
2007
- Gao, B., R. Li, and X. Xiong, Possible Enhancement to Specifications
of Several MODIS Visible and Near-IR Channels, Journal
of Applied Remote Sensing, Vol. 1, 013504, 2007.
- Gao, B., X. Xiong, R. Li, and D. Wang, Evaluation of the MODIS Special
3.95- m Fire Channel and Implications on Fire Channel Selections for
Future Satellite Instrument, Journal
of Applied Remote Sensing, Vol. 1, 013516, 2007.
- Lyapustin, A., Y. Wang, R. Kahn, J. Xiong, A. Ignatov, R. Wolfe,
A. Wu, B. Holben, and C. Bruegge, Analysis of MODIS-MISR Calibration
Difference using Surface Albedo Around AERONET Sites and Cloud Reflectance, Remote
Sensing of Environment, 107, 12-21, 2007.
- Ohring, G., J. Tansock, W. Emery, J. Butler, L. Flynn, F. Weng, K.
St. Germain, B. Wielicki, C. Cao, M. Goldberg, X. Xiong, G. Fraser,
D. Kunkee, D. Winker, L. Miller, S. Ungar, D. Tobin, D. Anderson, D.
Pollock, S. Shipley, A. Thurgood, G. Kopp, P. Ardanuy, and T. Stone,
Achieving Satellite Instrument Calibration for Climate Change, EOS,
Transactions, AGU, Vol. 88, No. 11, 2007
- Sun, J. and X. Xiong, MODIS Polarization Sensitivity Analysis, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., Vol. 45, No. 9, 2875-2885, 2007.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, W.L. Barnes, and B. Guenther, MODIS Reflective
Solar Bands On-Orbit Lunar Calibration, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 45(7), 2383-2393, 2007.
- Wang, L., X. Xiong, J. Qu, Y. Xie, X. Hao, and N. Che, Impact assessment
of Aqua MODIS band-to-band misregistration on snow index, J.
Appl. Remote Sens., Vol. 1, 013531, 2007.
- Xie, Y., J. Qu, X. Xiong, X. Hao, N. Che, and W. Sommers, Smoke Plume
Detection in the Eastern United States Using MODIS, Int.
J. Remote Sens., Vol. 28, No. 10, 2367-2374, 2007.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, W. Barnes, V. Salomonson, J. Esposito, H. Erives,
and B. Guenther, Multiyear On-Orbit Calibration and Performance of
Terra MODIS Reflective Solar Bands, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 45(4), 879-889, 2007.
2006
- Wang, L., J.J. Qu, X. Xiong, X. Hao, Y. Xie, and N. Che, A New Method
for Retrieving Band 6 of Aqua MODIS, IEEE
Geosci. Remote Sens. Let., 3(2), 267-270, 2006.
- Xiong, X., and W.L. Barnes, An Overview of MODIS radiometric calibration
and characterization, Adv. Atmos.
Sci., 23(1), 69-79, 2006.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, and W.L. Barnes, Terra MODIS On-Orbit Spectral
Characterization and Performance, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 44(8), 2198-2206, 2006.
2005
- Chu, D., L. Remer, Y. Kaufman, B. Schmid, J. Redemann, K. Knobelspiesse,
J. Chern, J. Livingston, P. Russell, X. Xiong, and W. Ridgway, Evaluation
of Aerosol Properties Over Ocean from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer
(MODIS) during ACE-Asia, J. Geophys.
Res., Vol. 110, D07308, doi:10.1029/2004JD005208, 2005.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, and W.L. Barnes, MODIS Solar Diffuser Stability
Monitor Sun View Modeling, IEEE Trans.
Geosci. Remote Sens., 43(8), 1845-1854, 2005.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, and W. Barnes, Terra MODIS On-Orbit Spatial Characterization
and Performance, IEEE Trans. Geosci.
Remote Sens., 43(2), 355-365, 2005.
2003
- Barnes, W. L., X. Xiong, and V.V. Salomonson, Status of Terra MODIS
and Aqua MODIS, Adv. Space Res.,
32(11), 2099-2106, 2003.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, B. Guenther, and W.L. Barnes, Radiometric Stability
Monitoring of the MODIS Reflective Solar Bands Using the Moon, Metrologia,
40(1), 85-88, 2003.
- Xiong, X. W.L. Barnes, B. Guenther, and R.E. Murphy, Lessons Learned
From MODIS, Adv. Space Res.,
32(11), 2107-2112, 2003.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, J. Esposito, B. Guenther, and W. Barnes, MODIS
On-Orbit Calibration and Characterization, Metrologia,
40(1), 89-92, 2003.
2002
- Guenther, B., X. Xiong, V. V. Salomonson, W. L. Barnes and J. Young,
On-orbit Performance of the Earth Observing System (EOS) Moderate Resolution
Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the Attendant Level 1-B Data
Product, Remote Sens. Environ.,
83, 16-30, 2002.
2000
- Barnes, R. A., W. L. Barnes, C. Lyu, and J. M. Gales, An Overview
of the Visible and Infrared Scanner Radiometric Calibration Algorithm, J.
Atmos. Oceanic Technol., 17, 395-405, 2000.
- Montgomery, H., N. Che, K. Parker, and J. Bowser, The Algorithm for
MODIS Wavelength On-Orbit Calibration Using the SRCA, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 38(2), 877-884, 2000.
- Qui, S., G. Godden, X. Wang, and B. Guenther, Satellite-Earth remote
sensor scatter effects on Earth scene radiometric accuracy, Metrologia,
37(5), 411-414, 2000.
1998
- Barnes, W.L., T.S. Pagano, and V.V. Salomonson, Prelaunch Characteristics
of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on EOS-AM1, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 36(4), 1088-1100, 1998.
- Butler, J. J., and R. A. Barnes, Calibration Strategy for the Earth
Observing System (EOS)-AM1 Platform, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 36(4), 1056-1061, 1998.
- Godden, G.D. and C.A. McKay, Precise relative calibration of Earth-orbiting
remote sensors, using the Moon, Metrologia,
35, 649-655, 1998.
- Guenther, B., G.D. Godden, X. Xiong, E. J. knight, S. Qiu, H. Montgomery,
M. M. Hopkins, M. G. Khayat, and Z. Hao, Prelaunch Algorithm and Data
Format for the Level 1 Calibration Products for the EOS-AM1 Moderate
Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 36 (4), 1142-1151, 1998.
1996
- Guenther, B., W. Barnes, E. Knight, J. Barker, J. Harnden, R. Weber,
M. Roberto, G. Godden, H. Montgomery, and P. Abel, MODIS Calibration: A
Brief Review of the Strategy for the At-Launch Calibration Approach, J.
Atmos. Oceanic Technol., 1 3, 274-285, 1996.
MCST
Conference Presentations/Posters/Papers
2008
Aug.
:SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Che, N., T. Choi, and X. Xiong, MODIS Scan-direction Line Spread
Function (LSF) Modeling and Verification by Using the Measurement of
the Integration and Alignment Collimator (IAC), Earth Observing Systems
XIII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 7081, 7081-7, 2008.
- Choi, T., A. Angal, G. Chander, and X. Xiong, Cross-calibration of
the Terra MODIS and the Landsat 7 ETM+ Sensors Using an Invariant Desert
Site
- Choi, T., N. Che, and X. Xiong
- Wu, A. and X. Xiong, Determination of the Noise Characterization
of the MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands for Cold Scene Observations
- Wu, A., X. Xiong, C. Cao, and A. Angal, Monitoring MODIS Calibration
Stability of Visible and near-IR bands From Retrieved Top-of-Atmosphere
BRDF-adjusted Reflectances Over Desert and Antarctic Scenes
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, G. Meister, and E. Kwiatkowska, Characterization
of MODIS VIS/NIR Spectral Band Detector-to-Detector Difference
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, and A. Angal, Assessment of MODIS Scan Mirror Reflectance
Changes On-orbit
July
6-11: IGARSS - Boston, MA
- Angal, A., T. Choi, G. Chander, and X. Xiong, Monitoring On-orbit
Stability of the Terra MODIS and Landsat 7 ETM+ Reflective Solar Bands
Using the Railroad Valley Playa, Nevada (RVPN) Test Site
- Madhavan, S., J.J. Qu, and X. Xiong, Comparison Study Between MODIS
Terra and Aqua for AOT Retrieval Over Ocean
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, N. Che, T. Choi, and A. Angal, Comparison of Terra
and Aqua MODIS VIS Bands On-orbit Response
- Xiong, X., X. Xie, and A. Angal, On-orbit Noise Characterization
for MODIS Reflective Solar Bands
2007
Sept.
17-21: SPIE Europe - Florence, Italy
- Barnes, W., X. Xiong, B. Wenny, X. Xie, A. Wu, N. Che, J. Sun, and
V. Salomonson, An overview of Aqua MODIS after five years of on-orbit
operation and calibration, Sensors, Systems, and Next Generation Satellites
XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6744, 67441G, 2007.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, A. Angal, K. Chiang, and W.L. Barnes, Applications
and results of MODIS lunar observations, Sensors, Systems, and Next
Generation Satellites XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6744, 67441H, 2007.
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, B. Guenther, and W.L. Barnes, On-orbit monitoring
of MODIS thermal emissive bands response versus scan angle, Sensors,
Systems, and Next Generation Satellites XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6744, 67441I,
2007.
Sept.
10-13: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Angal, A., A. Wu, N. Che, and X. Xiong, Monitoring the Terra MODIS
Reflective Solar Bands On-orbit Short-Term Stability
- Choi, T., N. Che, and X. Xiong, On-orbit MODIS Modulation Transfer
Function Trending Along-Scan from the Spectro-Radiometric Calibration
Assembly
- Wenny, B.N., S. Madhavan, A. Wu, K. Chiang, N. Chen, and X. Xiong,
Five-Years On-Orbit Performance of Aqua MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands
- Xiong, X., W. Barnes, and B. Guenther, MODIS Pre-launch and On-orbit
Calibration
Aug. 26-30: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Cao, C., X. Wu, A. Wu, and X. Xiong, Improving the SNO calibration
accuracy for the reflective solar bands of AVHRR and MODIS, Atmospheric
and Environmental Remote Sensing Data Processing and Utilization III:
Readiness for GEOSS, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6684, 668408, 2007.
- Chander, G., A. Angal, T. Choi, D. Meyer, X. Xiong, and P.M. Teillet,
Cross-calibration of the Terra MODIS, Landsat-7 ETM+ and EO-1 ALI sensors
using near simultaneous surface observation over Railroad Valley Playa,
Nevada, test site, Earth Observing Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770Y, 2007.
- Chiang, K. and X. Xiong, Pre-launch characterization of Aqua MODIS
scan mirror response versus scan angle for thermal emissive bands,
Earth Observing Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66771J, 2007.
- Meister, G., C. Pan, F.S. Patt, B. Franz,
J. Xiong, and C.R. McClain, Correction of subframe striping in high
resolution MODIS ocean color products, Earth Observing Systems XII,
Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770P, 2007.
- Pan, C., X. Xiong, and N.Che, MODIS pre-launch characterization of
reflective solar band response vs. scan angle, Earth Observing Systems
XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770R, 2007.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, and W. Barnes, MODIS reflective solar bands unscheduled
lunar observations, Earth Observing Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66771K, 2007.
- Wenny, B.N. and X. Xiong, Monitoring MODIS thermal emissive band
stability through brightness temperature trending of a ground target,
Earth Observing Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770M, 2007.
- Wu, A., X. Xiong, B.N. Wenny, C. Moeller, N. Chen, and K. Chiang,
Improvement of low temperature estimation for MODIS thermal emissive
bands by adjusting calibration offset and nonlinear terms, Earth Observing
Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66771H, 2007.
- Xie, Y., X. Xiong, J.J. Qu, N. Che, and L. Wang, Sensitivity analysis
of MODIS band-to-band registration characterization and its impact
on the science data products, Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems
for Sustainability IV, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6679, 667908, 2007.
- Xiong, X., X. Xie, A. Angal, J. Choi, J. Sun, and W.L. Barnes, Characterization
of MODIS solar diffuser on-orbit degradation, Earth Observing Systems
XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770O, 2007.
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, N. Chen, K. Chiang, S. Xiong, B. Wenny, and W.
Barnes, Detector noise characterization and performance of MODIS thermal
emissive bands, Earth Observing Systems XII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6677, 66770L, 2007.
July 23-27: IGARSS - Barcelona, Spain
- Xiong, X., B.N. Wenny, X. Xie, N. Che, A. Wu, V. Salomonson, and
W. Barnes, Summary of Terra and Aqua MODIS On-orbit Calibration and
Characterization Results
2006
Oct. 2-5: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Wenny, B.N. and J. Xiong, Using a Ground Target to Track the Long-term
Stability of MODIS Thermal Band Measurements
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, J. Sun, W. Barnes, B. Guenther, Applications
of MODIS Lunar Observations
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, K. Chiang, W. Barnes, and B. Guenther, Lunar Observations
Used for MODIS Sensor Calibration and Characterization
- Xiong, X., B.N. Wenny, N. Chen, K. Chiang, A.Wu, and W.Barnes, MODIS
Thermal Emissive Bands On-orbit Noise Characterization
- Xiong, X., X. Xie, and A. Angal, On-orbit Performance of Terra MODIS
Solar Diffuser
Sept.
11-14: SPIE Europe - Stockholm, Sweden
- Barnes, W., X. Xiong, X. Xie, A. Wu, K. Chiang, J. Sun, V. Salomonson,
B. Guenther, Four years of Aqua MODIS on-orbit radiometric calibration,
Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites X, Proc. SPIE Vol.
6361, 63610R, 2006.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, W. Barnes, Y. Xie, L. Wang, and J. Qu, Status
of Aqua MODIS Spatial Characterization and Performance, Sensors, Systems,
and Next-Generation Satellites X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6361, 63610T, 2006.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, Y. Xie, D. Moyer, W. Barnes, B. Guenther, and
V. Salomonson, Four-years On-orbit Spectral Characterization Results
for Aqua MODIS Reflective Solar Bands, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation
Satellites X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6361, 63610S, 2006.
Aug 13-17: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Broberg, S.E., H.H. Aumann, D.T. Gregorich, and X. Xiong, Evaluation
of AIRS, MODIS, and HIRS 11 micron brightness temperature difference
changes from 2002 through 2006, Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc. SPIE
Vol. 6296, 62960J, 2006.
- Lyapustin, A., Y. Wang, R. Kahn, J. Xiong, A. Ignatov, R. Wolfe,
A. Wu, C. Bruegge, Analysis of calibration difference between MODIS
and MISR, Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability
III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6298, 62980X, 2006.
- Lyu, C., J. Sun, X. Xiong, W. Barnes, Multiyear Lunar Observations
from TRMM/VIRS, Terra/MODIS, and Aqua/MODIS, Remote Sensing and Modeling
of Ecosystems for Sustainability III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6298, 629811,
2006.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, X. Wang, S. Qiu, S. Xiong, E. Waluschka, Results
and Lessons Learned from MODIS Polarization Sensitivity Characterization,
Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6296, 629605, 2006.
- Xie, X., X. Xiong, R. Wolfe, and A. Lyapustin, Improvement of MODIS
RSB calibration by minimizing the earthshine impact on solar diffuser
observations, Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6296, 629608,
2006.
- Xie, Y., X. Xiong, J. Qu, and N. Che, Uncertainty analysis of Terra
MODIS on-orbit spectral characterization, Earth Observing Systems XI,
Proc. SPIE Vol. 6296, 62961K, 2006.
- Xie, Y., X. Xiong, J. Qu, N. Che, and L. Wang, MODIS on-orbit spatial
characterization results using ground measurements, Earth Observing
Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6296, 62961L, 2006.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, N. Chen, S. Xiong, W. L. Barnes, and B. Guenther,
Results and lessons from MODIS thermal emissive bands calibration:
pre-launch to on-orbit, Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol.
6296, 62960A, 2006.
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, J. Sun, and B.N. Wenny, An Overview of Inter-comparison
Methodologies for Terra and Aqua MODIS Calibration, Earth Observing
Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6296, 62960C, 2006.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, C. Pan, X. Xie, J. Sun, W. Barnes, and B. Guenther,
Results and Lessons from MODIS Reflective Solar Bands Calibration:
Pre-Launch to On-orbit, Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc. SPIE Vol.
6296, 629607, 2006.
- Wang, L., J. Qu, J. Xiong, X. Hao, Y. Xie, and N. Che, A preliminary
study of Aqua/MODIS snow coverage continuity with simulated band 6,
Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability III, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 6298, 62981A, 2006.
- Wolfe, R.E., W. Esaias, A. Lyapustin, and X. Xiong, MODIS Solar Diffuser
Earthshine Modeling and Analysis, Earth Observing Systems XI, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 6296, 629606, 2006.
- Wu, A., C. Lyu, X. Xiong, W. L. Barnes, Tracking VIRS/TRMM on-orbit
calibration with MODIS, Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for
Sustainability III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6298, 62980Y, 2006.
- Wu, A., C. Cao, and X. Xiong, Using MODIS to track calibration stability
of the AVHRR on NOAA 15-18, Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems
for Sustainability III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 6298, 629812, 2006.
July 24-27: AGU-Western Pacific Geophysics Mtg - Beijing,
China
- Wang, L., J. Qu, J. Xiong, X. Hao, Y. Xie, and N. Che, Snow Coverage
Monitoring Using Simulated Aqua/MODIS Band 6, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36),
West. Pac. Geophys. Meet. Suppl., H24A-03, 2006.
- Xiong, X., V. Salomonson, and A. Wu, Methodology and Approach Used
for Terra and Aqua MODIS Calibration Intercomparison, Eos Trans. AGU,
87(36), West. Pac. Geophys. Meet. Suppl., A44B-05, 2006.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, K. Chiang, W. Barnes, and B. Guenther, Using the
Moon for Sensor On-orbit Calibration and Characterization, Eos Trans.
AGU, 87(36), West. Pac. Geophys. Meet. Suppl., A41B-07, 2006.
July
16-23: COSPAR - Beijing, China
- Xie, Y, J. Qu, and X. Xiong, A preliminary study for retrieving smoke
reflectance using MODIS measurements
- Xiong, X., V.V. Salomonson, W.L. Barnes, K. Chiang, and J. Sun, An
Overview of NASA EOS MODIS Instrument On-orbit Operation, Calibration,
and Performance
May AGU - Baltimore, MD
- Chen, N., K. Chiang, X. Xiong, and A. Wu, Terra MODIS Thermal Emissive
Bands Detector Performance, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), Jt. Assem. Suppl.,
B43A-08, 2006.
- Chiang, K., and X. Xiong, Post-launch Calibration Methodology of
MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), Jt. Assem. Suppl.,
B51A-03, 2006.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, and W. Barnes, MODIS Reflective Solar Bands Radiometric
Stability Using the Moon, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), Jt. Assem. Suppl.,
B51A-06, 2006.
- Wenny, B.N. and J. Xiong, Assessing the Long-term Stability of MODIS
Thermal Band Measurements, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), Jt. Assem. Suppl.,
B51A-04, 2006.
- Wu, A., X. Xiong and C. Cao, Validation of Calibration Consistency
of Aqua and Terra MODIS using NOAA AVHRR, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), Jt.
Assem. Suppl., B43A-07, 2006.
2005
Sept. 19-22: SPIE Europe - Bruges, Belgium
- Xiong X., W. Barnes, X. Xie, and V. Salomonson, On-orbit
performance of Aqua MODIS onboard calibrators, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5978,
59780U, 2005.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, A. Wu, K.
Chiang, J. Esposito, and W. Barnes, Terra and Aqua MODIS calibration
algorithms and uncertainty analysis, Sensors, Systems, and
Next-Generation Satellites IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5978, 59780V, 2005.
Aug. 22-25: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Chiang, K., A. Wu, N. Chen, B. Guenther, W. Barnes, and X. Xiong,
On-orbit Calibration and Performance of MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands.
- Xiong, J., V. Chiang, C. Moeller, E. Vermote, A. Chu, B. Barnes,
and B. Guenther, Characterization and Correction for Terra MODIS SWIR
Bands Crosstalk.
- Xiong, J., A. Wu, C. Cao, and H. Murakami, Terra and Aqua MODIS Inter-comparison
Study Using a third Earth-observing Sensor.
Jul. 31 - Aug. 4: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Barnes, W., X. Xiong, T. Salerno, B. Breen, and C. Salo, Operational
activities and on-orbit performance of Terra MODIS on-board calibrators, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820Q, 2005.
- Che, N., Xiaoxiong Xiong, Bruce Guenther, W. L. Barnes, and V. V.
Salomonson, Five-years of Terra
MODIS on-orbit spatial characterization, Earth Observing Systems
X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58821A, 2005.
- Li, W., X. Xiong, K. Chiang, and G. Toller, Evaluation
of Terra MODIS PC bands optical leak correction algorithm, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 588219, 2005.
- Meister, G., F. S. Patt, X. Xiong, J. Sun, X. Xie, and C. R. McClain, Residual
correlations in the solar diffuser measurements of the MODIS Aqua
ocean color bands to the sun yaw angle, Earth Observing
Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820V, 2005.
- Wu, A., X. Xiong, H. Murakami, and W. Barnes, Inter-comparison
of Aqua and Terra MODIS using Adeos-II GLI orbital intersections, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820X, 2005.
- Xie, X., X. Xiong, D. Moyer, J. Sun, X. Liu, and W. Barnes,
Analysis of MODIS solar diffuser screen vignetting function, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820T, 2005.
- Xiong, X., N. Che, B. Guenther, W. L. Barnes, and V. V. Salomonson, Five
years of Terra MODIS on-orbit spectral characterization, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820R, 2005.
- Xiong, X., N. Chen, S. Xiong, K. Chiang, and W. Barnes, Performance
of the Terra MODIS on-board blackbody, Earth Observing Systems
X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820U, 2005.
- Xiong, X., H. Erives, S. Xiong, X. Xie, J. Esposito, J. Sun, and
W. Barnes, Performance of Terra
MODIS solar diffuser and solar diffuser stability monitor, Earth
Observing Systems X, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5882, 58820S, 2005.
2004
Sept.
13-16: SPIE Europe - Gran Canaria, Spain
- Erives, H., X. Xiong, J. Sun, J. A. Esposito, S. Xiong, and W. L.
Barnes, Terra MODIS RSB on-orbit
calibration and performance: four years of data, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VIII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5570,
pp 342-351, 2004.
- Ouaidrari, H., X. Xiong, B. W. Guenther, and P. M. Kealy, An
approach for assessing the impact of optical and electronic cross-talk
effects in developmental sensors using data from heritage sensors, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VIII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5570,
pp 619-625, 2004.
- Xiong, X., W. L. Barnes, K. Chiang, H. Erives, N. Che, J. Sun, A.
T. Isaacman, and V. V. Salomonson,
Status of Aqua MODIS on-orbit calibration and characterization, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VIII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5570,
pp 317-327, 2004.
Aug. 23-26: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Waluschka, E., D. Moyer, N. Souaidia, K. Voss, J. Xiong, G. Meister,
B. Guenther, W.E. Barnes, W.E. Esaias, and S. Pellicori, Polarization
Ray Trace Model of the MODIS Instrument
- Xiong, J., V.Salomonson, J. Sun, K. Chiang, S. Xiong, S. Humpries,
W. Barnes, and B. Guenther, Overview of Lunar Calibration and Characterization
for EOS Terra and Aqua MODIS.
- Xiong, J., E. Waluschka, V. Salomonson, W. Barnes, B. Guenther, J.
Sun, and R. Wolfe, Challenging Issues for On-orbit Calibration in the
VIS and NIR.
Aug. 1-5: SPIE - Denver, CO
- Barnes, W. L., X. Xiong, and V. V. Salomonson,
MODIS instrument status and operational activities, Earth
Observing Systems IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5542, pp 14-23, 2004.
- Chiang, K., X. Xiong, A. Wu, and W. L. Barnes, MODIS
thermal emissive bands calibration uncertainty analysis, Earth
Observing Systems IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5542, pp 437-447, 2004.
- Esposito, J. A., X. Xiong, A. Wu, J. Sun, and W. L. Barnes, MODIS
reflective solar bands uncertainty analysis, Earth Observing
Systems IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5542, pp 448-458, 2004.
- Waluschka, E., X. Xiong, D. Moyer, B. W. Guenther, W. L. Barnes,
and V. V. Salomonson, Modeling
studies of the MODIS solar diffuser attenuation screen and comparison
with on-orbit measurements, Earth Observing Systems IX, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5542, pp 342-353, 2004.
- Wu, A., X. Xiong, C. Cao, X. Wu, and W. L. Barnes, Inter-comparison
of radiometric calibration of Terra and Aqua MODIS 11-µm and
12-µm bands, Earth Observing Systems IX, Proc. SPIE
Vol. 5542, pp 248-258, 2004.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, J. Sun, N. Che, and W. L. Barnes, MODIS
on-orbit calibration: key issues and approaches, Earth Observing
Systems IX, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5542, pp 24-34, 2004.
2003
Sept. 15-18: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Chiang, K., A. Wu, X. Xiong, and W. Barnes, On-orbit Radiometric
Calibration Uncertainty of the Terra MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands.
- Xiong, X., V. Salomonson, K. Chiang, A. Wu, S. Xiong, N. Chen, B.
Guenther, W. Barnes, and C. Moeller, On-orbit Characterization of Terra
MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands Response versus Scan-angle.
Sept. 8-11: SPIE Europe - Barcelona, Spain
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, F. Adimi, W. Li, H. Yatagai, and W. L. Barnes, MODIS
correction algorithm for out-of-band response in the short-wave IR
bands, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites
VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5234, pp. 605-613, 2003.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, J. Sun, N. Che, and W. L. Barnes, Aqua
MODIS first year on-orbit calibration and performance, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5234,
pp. 391-399, 2003.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, S. Xiong, and W. L. Barnes, Using
the moon for MODIS on-orbit spatial characterization, Sensors,
Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 5234, pp.
480-487, 2003.
Aug. 3-7: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Barnes, W. L., X. Xiong, B. W. Guenther, and V. Salomonson, Development,
characterization, and performance of the EOS MODIS sensors, Earth
Observing Systems VIII, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5151, pp. 337-345, 2003.
- Che, N., X. Xiong, and W. L. Barnes, On-orbit
spectral characterization results for of the Terra MODIS reflective
solar bands, Earth Observing Systems VIII, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5151, pp. 367-374, 2003.
- Isaacman, A. T., G. N. Toller, W. L. Barnes, B. W. Guenther, and
X. Xiong, MODIS Level 1B calibration
and data products, Earth Observing Systems VIII, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5151, pp. 552-562, 2003.
- Moeller, C. C., R. O. Knuteson, D. Tobin, H. E. Revercomb,
and W. P. Menzel, Assessment of
Aqua MODIS and AIRS TIR band L1B radiances using ER-2-based observations
during TX-2002, Earth Observing Systems VIII, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5151, pp. 355-366, 2003.
- Thome, K. J., J. S. Czapla-Myers, and S. F. Biggar, Vicarious
calibration of Aqua and Terra MODIS, Earth Observing Systems
VIII, Proc. SPIE Vol.
5151, pp. 395-405, 2003.
- Wu, A., C. Cao, and X. Xiong, Intercomparison
of the 11- and 12-µm bands of Terra and Aqua MODIS using NOAA-17
AVHRR, Earth Observing Systems VIII, Proc.
SPIE Vol. 5151, pp. 384-394, 2003.
- Xiong, X., K. Chiang, N. Chen, S. Xiong, A. Wu, F. Adimi, and W.
L. Barnes, Detector stability
of the Terra MODIS thermal emissive bands, Earth Observing
Systems VIII, Proc. SPIE
Vol. 5151, pp. 346-354, 2003.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, J. Esposito, X. Liu, W. L. Barnes, and B. Guenther, On-orbit
characterization of a solar diffuser"s bidirectional reflectance
factor using spacecraft maneuvers, Earth Observing Systems
VIII, Proc. SPIE Vol.
5151, pp. 375-383, 2003.
2002
Oct. 10-19: COSPAR - Houston, TX
- Xiong, X., W. Barnes, and R. Murphy, Lessons learned from MODIS calibration
and characterization
- Barnes, W., X. Xiong, and V. Salomonson, Status of Terrra MODIS and
Aqua MODIS
Sep. 23-26: SPIE Europe - Agia Pelagia, Crete
- Xiong, X. and W. L. Barnes, Early
on-orbit calibration results from Aqua MODIS, Sensors, Systems,
and Next-Generation Satellites VI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4881, pp. 327-336,
2002.
- Xiong, X., J. Sun, K. Chiang, S. Xiong, and W. L. Barnes, MODIS
on-orbit characterization using the Moon, Sensors, Systems,
and Next-Generation Satellites VI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4881, pp. 299-307,
2002.
Jul. 7-11: SPIE - Seattle, WA
- Xiong, X., N. Che, F. Adimi, and W. L. Barnes, On-orbit
spatial characterizations for Terra MODIS, Earth Observing
Systems VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4814, pp. 347-357, 2002.
- Xiong, X., V. Chiang, N. Chen, and W. L. Barnes, Aqua
MODIS thermal emissive bands calibration algorithm and preliminary
results, Earth Observing Systems VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4814,
pp. 255-263, 2002.
- Xiong, X., A. Wu, J. A. Esposito, J. Sun, N. Che, B. Guenther, and
W. L. Barnes, Trending results
of MODIS optics on-obit degradation, Earth Observing Systems
VII, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4814, pp. 337-346, 2002.
IGARSS
-
Salomonson, V.V., W.L. Barnes,
X. Xiong, S. Kempler, and E. Masuoka, An overview of the Earth
Observing System MODIS instrument and associated data systems performance, Proc.
IGARSS, 1174-1176, 2002
2001
Sep. 17-20: SPIE Europe - Toulouse, France
- Xiong, X., J. A. Esposito, J. Sun, C. Pan, B. W. Guenther,
and W. L. Barnes, Degradation
of MODIS optics and its reflective solar bands calibration,
Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites V, Proc. SPIE Vol.
4540, pp. 62-70, 2001.
Aug. 1-5: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Waluschka, E., J. A. Esposito, J. Sun, X. Wang, and
X. Xiong, MODIS solar diffuser:
modeled and actual performance, Earth Observing Systems VI,
Proc. SPIE Vol. 4483, pp. 146-155, 2001.
- Krause, K. S., S. F. Biggar, K. J. Thome, J. Eagen,
and D. Kenyon, On-orbit radiometric
calibration using a solar diffuser, Earth Observing Systems
VI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4483, pp. 135-145, 2001.
- Sun, J., X. Xiong, and B. W. Guenther, MODIS
solar diffuser stability monitor performance, Earth Observing
Systems VI, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4483, pp. 156-164, 2001.
2000
Sept. 19-21: CALCON - Logan, UT
- Chiang, K., X. Xiong, X. Wang, and B. Guenther, On-Orbit
Improvement of MODIS Response Versus Scan Angle (RVS).
- Xiong, X., T. Dorman, S. Xiong, K. Chiang, Y. Zhang,
and B. Guenther, Using the Moon for the On-orbit Determination of MODIS
Photoconductive (PC) Bands Optical Leak.
Jul. 30 - Aug. 3: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Montgomery, H. E., N. Che, and J. Bowser, Tracking
MODIS gain change on-orbit by relating it to SRCA lamp parameters, Earth
Observing Systems V, Proc. SPIE Vol. 4135, pp. 80-87, 2000.
1998
July 19-23: SPIE - San Diego, CA
- Montgomery, H., N. Che, and J. Bowser, Determination
of the spatial characteristics by using the Specto-Radiometric Calibration
Assembly (SRCA) of MODIS (Part I. Along-scan), Earth Observing Systems
III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 3439, pp. 226-237
- Montgomery, H., N. Che, and J. Bowser, Determination
of the spatial characteristics by using the Specto-Radiometric Calibration
Assembly (SRCA) of MODIS (Part II. Along-track), Earth Observing Systems
III, Proc. SPIE Vol. 3439, pp. 238-245
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