A vegetation index is a quantitative measure that describes the presence and condition of vegetation in a specific area, typically derived from remote sensing data. Vegetation indices are often used in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, and land management to assess plant health, biomass, and coverage. They leverage the reflectance properties of vegetation, which differ based on the amount of chlorophyll present in plants. ### Key Characteristics: 1. **Reflectance Properties**: Vegetation reflects different wavelengths of light.
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