Overview of NASA's MODIS and Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) snow-cover Earth System Data Records
Knowledge of the distribution, extent, duration and timing of snowmelt is critical for characterizing the Earth's climate system and its changes. As a result, snow cover is one of the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) essential climate variables (ECVs). Consistent, long-term datasets of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Earth System Science Data |
| Online Access: | https://www.earth-syst-sci-data.net/9/765/2017/essd-9-765-2017.pdf |