TripleSat FOX

Ferric Oxides Index for TripleSat

Geology Satellite Provider: 21AT

Applications

Geology
Mineral Exploration
Iron Oxide Detection
Metal Detection
Geological Mapping

Quick Stats

Category: geology
Sensor: TripleSat
Provider: 21AT
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

TripleSat Specific Formula

NIR / Red

Spectral Band Visualization

Band Wavelengths

Red: 760-860 nm
NIR: 1600-1700 nm

Code Examples

ferric_oxides.py

References

ASTER sensor applications