WorldView Legion VOG3
Vogelmann Red Edge Index 3 for WorldView Legion
Vegetation Satellite Provider: MAXAR
Applications
Chlorophyll content estimation
Vegetation stress detection
Leaf area index estimation
Forest canopy analysis
Crop health monitoring
Quick Stats
Category: vegetation
Sensor: WorldView Legion
Provider: MAXAR
Bands Used: 2
Description
A simple ratio vegetation index using red edge wavelengths to assess vegetation health and chlorophyll content. The ratio of 715nm to 705nm provides information about the red edge position and slope.
Formulas
General Formula
WorldView Legion Specific Formula
Red_Edge / Red_EdgeSpectral Band Visualization
Band Wavelengths
re1_705: 705
re1_715: 715
Code Examples
vog3.py
References
Vogelmann et al. (1993). Red Edge Spectral Measurements from Sugar Maple Leaves.
le Maire et al. (2004). Towards universal broad leaf chlorophyll indices using PROSPECT simulated database and hyperspectral reflectance measurements.