NDWI
4 articlesHow to Choose the Right Satellite Index for Your Monitoring Goal
Choosing between NDVI, SAR VV, NDWI, NDBI, NBR, DNB and other indices depends on what you want to monitor. This decision guide matches monitoring goals — vegetation health, floods, urban growth, fires, economic activity — to the best index and satellite sensor.
2026-04-14 · 7 min read
Coastal Change Monitoring with NDWI and SAR Time Series
Coastal zones are among the most dynamic and threatened environments on Earth. NDWI time series from Sentinel-2 and SAR from Sentinel-1 together provide continuous monitoring of shoreline change, mangrove extent, coral reefs, and tidal dynamics. Learn how to set up multi-index coastal monitoring.
2026-04-06 · 8 min read
Monitoring Water Surface Changes with NDWI and MNDWI Time Series
NDWI and MNDWI time series from Sentinel-2 track changes in open water extent, reservoir levels, and flood dynamics. Learn how to set up water body monitoring, interpret seasonal patterns, and detect anomalies like drought drawdown or sudden flooding.
2026-04-01 · 7 min read
MNDWI and NDWI Explained: Mapping Water Bodies from Space
What is MNDWI? MNDWI = (Green - SWIR) / (Green + SWIR) separates water from built-up land better than NDWI. This guide covers both water indices — formulas, Sentinel-2 bands, and when to use each.
2025-06-09 · 7 min read