This dataset provides annual land cover type data derived from the MODIS sensor. It includes classifications such as forests, grasslands, and urban areas, aiding in land cover change analysis and environmental assessments.
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Citation
Friedl, M., & Sulla-Menashe, D. (2019). MCD12Q1 MODIS/Terra+Aqua Land Cover Type Yearly L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V006 [Data set]. NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD12Q1.006
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@dataset{Friedl_SullaMenashe_MCD12Q1_2019, author = {Friedl, M. and Sulla-Menashe, D.}, title = {MCD12Q1 MODIS/Terra+Aqua Land Cover Type Yearly L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V006}, year = {2019}, publisher = {NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC)}, doi = {10.5067/MODIS/MCD12Q1.006}, url = {https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD12Q1.006}, type = {dataset} }