How appropriate are the 1km MODIS hotspot/fire locations for my research?
The MODIS hotspot/fire locations are good for determining the location of active fires, providing information on the spatial and temporal distribution of fires and comparing data between years. The 1km (approx.) MODIS hotspot/active fire pixel locations may not always be the most appropriate source of fire related information. The data do not provide any information on cloud cover or missing data. Depending on the analysis you are performing, it is sometimes possible to derive misleading or even incorrect results by ignoring the other types of pixels. In some cases it is more appropriate to use one of the 1km Level 3 or CMG fire products. (For more information, refer to the MODIS Collection 4 Active Fire Product User’s Guide).
