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3 articlesFalse Color Composite (False Colour): How to Read It
What a false colour composite is, the classic NIR-Red-Green combination, and the band combinations for vegetation, water, urban areas and burn scars.
2025-12-25 · 8 min read
How to Read a SAR Image: What Bright and Dark Actually Mean
SAR images look nothing like photographs. This practical guide explains what creates bright and dark areas in radar imagery, common patterns you'll encounter, and how to avoid misinterpretation.
2025-12-18 · 6 min read
Understanding SAR Backscatter Coefficient (σ⁰): What the Numbers Actually Mean
A practical guide to interpreting SAR backscatter values. Learn what sigma-nought represents, why it's measured in decibels, typical values for different land cover types, and how to avoid common interpretation mistakes.
2025-06-06 · 7 min read