WorldView 3 Muscovite
Muscovite Index for WorldView 3
Geology Satellite Provider: MAXAR
Applications
Geological Mapping
Mineral Exploration
Mica Detection
Iron-related Metal Detection
Alteration Zone Analysis
Quick Stats
Category: geology
Sensor: WorldView 3
Provider: MAXAR
Bands Used: 2
Description
Geological index for detecting muscovite minerals and mica-rich formations. Uses shortwave infrared bands to identify phyllosilicate minerals in geological mapping.
Formulas
General Formula
WorldView 3 Specific Formula
SWIR2 / SWIR1Spectral Band Visualization
Band Wavelengths
SWIR1: 2185-2225 nm
SWIR2: 2235-2365 nm
Code Examples
muscovite.py
References
ASTER geological applications