Water & Soil Indices
NDBI
Normalized Difference Built-up Index. Highlights urban and built-up areas by exploiting the spectral response of built surfaces in the shortwave infrared band. Used for urban mapping, sprawl monitoring, and land use classification.
Formula
NDBI = (SWIR - NIR) / (SWIR + NIR)Analyze NDBI data with LYRASENSE
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