Sentinel-2 MCARI/MTVI2

MCARI/MTVI2 for Sentinel-2

Vegetation Satellite Provider: ESA

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Applications

agriculture

vegetation chlorophyll assessment

crop nitrogen status prediction

leaf chlorophyll content estimation

precision agriculture

crop health monitoring

Quick Stats

Category: vegetation

Sensor: Sentinel-2

Provider: ESA

Bands Used: 4

Description

MCARI/MTVI2 is a ratio index that combines the Modified Chlorophyll Absorption Ratio Index (MCARI) with the Modified Triangular Vegetation Index 2 (MTVI2). This combination provides improved sensitivity to leaf chlorophyll content while reducing the influence of leaf area index variations, making it particularly useful for agricultural applications.

Formulas

General Formula

Sentinel-2 Specific Formula

((B5 - B4) - 0.2 * (B5 - B3)) * (B5 / B4) / (1.5 * (1.2 * (B7 - B3) - 2.5 * (B4 - B3)) / sqrt((2 * B7 + 1)^2 - (6 * B7 - 5 * sqrt(B4)) - 0.5))

Spectral Band Visualization

Band Wavelengths

550: 550

670: 670

700: 700

800: 800

Code Examples

mcari_mtvi2.py

References

Eitel et al. (2007) - Using in-situ measurements to evaluate the new RapidEye satellite series for prediction of wheat nitrogen status

Hunt Jr. et al. (2011) - Remote Sensing Leaf Chlorophyll Content Using a Visible Band Index