Information for Sensor and Index

Formula

General Formula [10950:11650] [8925:9275]
Specific Formula TIR_Band14 TIR_Band12
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 Quartz Rich Rocks
Abbreviation
Formula [10950:11650] [8925:9275]
Variables
Expl. of Variables
Wavelengths 8925:9275,10950:11650
Source Derived from specific sensor formula
Description Berechnung ASTER: b14/b12

References

Nr. Author/Title Year Comment
1 Rowan, L.C.; Mars, J.C. - Lithologic mapping in the Mountain Pass, California area using Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data 2003

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