Sentinel-2 Laterite

Laterite Index for Sentinel-2

Geology Satellite Provider: ESA

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Applications

Geological Mapping

Iron Ore Detection

Weathering Zone Mapping

Laterite Formation Analysis

Mineral Exploration

Quick Stats

Category: geology

Sensor: Sentinel-2

Provider: ESA

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

Sentinel-2 Specific Formula

B12 / B11

Spectral Band Visualization

Band Wavelengths

SWIR0: 1600-1700 nm

SWIR1: 2145-2185 nm

Code Examples

laterite.py

References

ASTER band ratio studies