WorldView Legion BGI

Blue Green Pigment Index for WorldView Legion

Vegetation Satellite Provider: MAXAR

Applications

plant pigment assessment
chlorophyll content estimation
carotenoid detection
vegetation stress monitoring
photosynthetic pigment analysis

Quick Stats

Category: vegetation
Sensor: WorldView Legion
Provider: MAXAR
Bands Used: 2

Description

Blue Green Pigment Index (BGI) is a simple ratio index that compares reflectance in the blue (450nm) and green (550nm) regions of the spectrum. It is used to assess plant pigment content, particularly useful for detecting changes in chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations that affect blue and green light absorption.

Formulas

General Formula

WorldView Legion Specific Formula

Coastal / Green

Spectral Band Visualization

Band Wavelengths

450: 450
550: 550

Code Examples

bgi.py

References

Simple Ratio vegetation indices for pigment assessment