Sentinel-2 FSI
Ferrous Silicates Index for Sentinel-2
Geology Satellite Provider: ESA
Applications
Geology
Mineral Exploration
Iron Ore Detection
Metal Detection
Mafic Rock Mapping
Quick Stats
Category: geology
Sensor: Sentinel-2
Provider: ESA
Bands Used: 2
Description
Geological index for detecting ferrous silicate minerals in rocks and geological formations. Useful for identifying iron-bearing silicate minerals and mafic rock compositions.
Formulas
General Formula
Sentinel-2 Specific Formula
B12 / B11Spectral Band Visualization
Band Wavelengths
SWIR4: 1600-1700 nm
SWIR5: 2145-2185 nm
Code Examples
ferrous_silicates.py
References
ASTER sensor applications