WorldView 4 VOG2
Vogelmann Red Edge Index 2 for WorldView 4
Vegetation Satellite Provider: MAXAR
Applications
Vegetation stress detection
Chlorophyll content assessment
Forest health monitoring
Early disease detection
Precision agriculture
Quick Stats
Category: vegetation
Sensor: WorldView 4
Provider: MAXAR
Bands Used: 4
Description
A vegetation index that uses specific red edge wavelengths to assess vegetation health and chlorophyll content. It is sensitive to changes in leaf internal structure and chlorophyll concentration.
Formulas
General Formula
WorldView 4 Specific Formula
(Panchromatic - Panchromatic) / (Panchromatic + Panchromatic)Spectral Band Visualization
Band Wavelengths
re1_715: 715
re1_726: 726
re2_734: 734
re2_747: 747
Code Examples
vog2.py
References
Vogelmann et al. (1993). Red Edge Spectral Measurements from Sugar Maple Leaves.
Gitelson et al. (1996). Use of a green channel in remote sensing of global vegetation from EOS-MODIS.