Landsat band applications — quick lookup.
| Band | Spectral | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue | Water penetration, soil–water discrimination, forest type, cultural ID |
| 2 | Green | Green peak of veg. for ID + vigor, cultural ID |
| 3 | Red | Chlorophyll absorption; species differentiation; cultural ID |
| 4 | NIR | Veg. type, vigor, biomass; delineating water bodies; soil moisture |
| 5 | Mid-IR (1.55–1.75 µm) | Veg. moisture, soil moisture, distinguishing soil from clouds |
| 6 | Thermal | Veg. stress analysis, soil moisture, thermal mapping |
| 7 | Mid-IR (2.08–2.35 µm) | Mineral / rock-type discrimination, veg. moisture |