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Concept information

Preferred term

vegetation index

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Linear combinations of spectral band responses in digital count, reflectance factor, or voltage to determine the vigor, greenness and/or biomass of the vegetation. Observations can be made by satelliteborne, aircraftborne, truck mounted, or hand held spectrometers.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/237901

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