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Formula

General Formula [1600:1700] [2145:2185]
Specific Formula SWIR_Band4 SWIR_Band5
Calculated Automatic
Comment

Sensor

Name ASTER
Full Name Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer
Bands 15
Spectrum [nm] 520-11650
Spat.Res. [m] 15-90
Inclination 98.3
Platform
Operator NASA
Date of Launch 1999-12-18
Comment
Usable for Indices yes
Description

Index

Name Alteration
Abbreviation
Formula [1600:1700] [2145:2185]
Variables
Expl. of Variables
Wavelengths 1600:1700,2145:2185
Source Derived from specific sensor formula
Description Calculation ASTER: b4/b5

References

Nr. Author/Title Year Comment
1 Volesky, J.C.; Stern, R.J.; Johnson, P.R. - Geological control of massive sulfide mineralization in the Neoproterozoic Wadi Bidah shear zone, southwestern Saudi Arabia, inferences from orbital remote sensing and field studies 2003

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