Sentinel-2 FOX

Ferric Oxides Index for Sentinel-2

Geology Satellite Provider: ESA

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Applications

Geology

Mineral Exploration

Iron Oxide Detection

Metal Detection

Geological Mapping

Quick Stats

Category: geology

Sensor: Sentinel-2

Provider: ESA

Bands Used: 2

Description

Geological index for detecting ferric oxide concentrations in rocks and soils. Useful for identifying iron-rich minerals and oxide formations in geological mapping and mineral exploration.

Formulas

General Formula

Sentinel-2 Specific Formula

B11 / B7

Spectral Band Visualization

Band Wavelengths

Red: 760-860 nm

NIR: 1600-1700 nm

Code Examples

ferric_oxides.py

References

ASTER sensor applications