ARVI -  Atmospherically Resistant Vegetation Index

ARVI Atmospherically Resistant Vegetation Index

ARVI is most useful in regions of high atmospheric aerosol content. It uses blue light reflectance measurements to correct for the atmospheric scattering effects, that also influence reflectance of red light.

Generic Formula (R is the reflectance at the wavelengths (nm) denoted by the subscripts):

Formula by Sentinel-2 bands: 

Values description: The range for an ARVI is -1 to 1 where green vegetation generally falls between values of 0.20 to 0.80.

References:

• Bannari, A., Morin, D., Bonn, F., & Huete, A. (1995). A review of vegetation indices. Remote sensing reviews, 13(1-2), 95-120.