Information for Sensor and Index

Formula

General Formula 800nm 670nm
Specific Formula near_infrared red
Calculated Automatic
Comment

Sensor

Name SPOT 4
Full Name Système Probatoire d’Observation de la Terre, später: Satellite Pour l’Observation de la Terre
Bands 5
Spectrum [nm] 500-1750
Spat.Res. [m] 10-20
Inclination 0
Platform SPOT
Operator CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales)
Date of Launch 1998-04-24
Comment Stereo capability
Usable for Indices yes
Description

Index

Name Simple Ratio 800/670 Ratio Vegetation Index
Abbreviation RVI
Formula 800nm 670nm
Variables
Expl. of Variables
Wavelengths 670,800
Source Original formula
Description

References

Nr. Author/Title Year Comment
1 Dorigo, W. A.; Zurita-Milla, R.; de Wit, A. J. W.; Brazile, J.; Singh, R.; Schaepman, M. E. - A review on reflective remote sensing and data assimilation techniques for enhanced agroecosystem modeling 2007
2 Jackson, Ray D.; Huete, Alfredo R. - Interpreting vegetation indices 1991
3 Major, D. J.; Baret, F.; Guyot, G. - A ratio vegetation index adjusted for soil brightness 1990

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