RRed.
RIRedness Index
VegetationMultispectralCitation Rank #264
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Summary
The Redness Index (RI) is a vegetation spectral index intended for multispectral sensing. It was introduced in 1991; its source is cited as R. Escadafal, & A. Huete (1991). Improvement in remote sensing of low vegetation cover in arid regions by correcting vegetation indices for soil "noise". https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:34390 .
Based on the latest citation data, this index is in the 17.35th percentile overall, ranking 264 out of 317 indices with citation data. Among the 15 indices published within two years of 1991, it ranks 15 (6.67th percentile). Within the vegetation application domain, it is in the 15.02th percentile and ranks 182 out of 213 indices with citation data. Among the 15 similarly aged vegetation indices, it ranks 15 (6.67th percentile).
Formula
(R - G)/(R + G)Bands
GGreen.