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MCST Science Team Meetings
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MCST Science Team Meetings and Calibration Workshops  

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)

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MCST Science Team Meetings
MCST Conference Presentations/Posters/Papers

MCST Journal Publications

2008
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. Sun, J. and X. Xiong, MODIS Polarization Sensitivity Analysis, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., Vol. 45, No. 9, 2875-2885, 2007.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Xiong, X., and W.L. Barnes, An Overview of MODIS radiometric calibration and characterization, Adv. Atmos. Sci., 23(1), 69-79, 2006.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. Barnes, W. L., X. Xiong, and V.V. Salomonson, Status of Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS, Adv. Space Res., 32(11), 2099-2106, 2003.
  2. 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.
  3. Xiong, X. W.L. Barnes, B. Guenther, and R.E. Murphy, Lessons Learned From MODIS, Adv. Space Res., 32(11), 2107-2112, 2003.
  4. Xiong, X., K. Chiang, J. Esposito, B. Guenther, and W. Barnes, MODIS On-Orbit Calibration and Characterization, Metrologia, 40(1), 89-92, 2003.
2002
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Godden, G.D. and C.A. McKay, Precise relative calibration of Earth-orbiting remote sensors, using the Moon, Metrologia, 35, 649-655, 1998.
  4. 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
  1. 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.
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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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