NDWI Water

Normalized Difference Water Index

Normalized Difference Water Index
Quick Info
Satellite Landsat
Category Water
Min Value -1.0
Max Value 1.0
Colormap BrBG
Bands Used
SR_B3 SR_B5
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Satellite Details

Name

Landsat

Short Name

LS

Operator

USGS / NASA

Spatial Resolution

30m

Description

NDWI for Landsat delineates open water bodies using green and NIR bands. Positive values indicate water surfaces. Landsat's historical archive enables long-term monitoring of lake level changes, reservoir storage, wetland dynamics, and the impact of climate change on surface water extent.