Landsat 8/9 Laterite
Laterite Index for Landsat 8/9
Geology Satellite Provider: USGS/NASA
Applications
Geological Mapping
Iron Ore Detection
Weathering Zone Mapping
Laterite Formation Analysis
Mineral Exploration
Quick Stats
Category: geology
Sensor: Landsat 8/9
Provider: USGS/NASA
Bands Used: 2
Description
Geological index for detecting laterite formations and iron-rich weathering zones. Particularly effective for identifying lateritic soils and weathered surfaces.
Formulas
General Formula
Landsat 8/9 Specific Formula
B7 / B6Spectral Band Visualization
Band Wavelengths
SWIR0: 1600-1700 nm
SWIR1: 2145-2185 nm
Code Examples
laterite.py
References
ASTER band ratio studies