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Formula

General Formula 2 GREEN - RED - BLUE 2 GREEN + RED + BLUE
Specific Formula 2 4 - 9 - 2 2 4 + 9 + 2
Calculated Automatic
Comment

Sensor

Name MERIS
Full Name Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer
Bands 15
Spectrum [nm] 407.5-905
Spat.Res. [m] 300-300
Inclination 68.5
Platform Envisat
Operator ESA
Date of Launch 0000-00-00
Comment 15 spectral bands, programmable in width and position, in the visible and near infra-red
Usable for Indices yes
Description

Index

Name Green leaf index
Abbreviation GLI
Formula 2 GREEN - RED - BLUE 2 GREEN + RED + BLUE
Variables
Expl. of Variables
Wavelengths 420:480,490:570,640:760
Source Original formula
Description

References

Nr. Author/Title Year Comment
1 Gobron, N.; Pinty, B.; Verstraete, M. M.; Widlowski, J. L. - Advanced vegetation indices optimized for up-coming sensors: Design, performance, and applications 2000

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