Band

Spectral Range (microns)

Electromagnetic
Spectrum

Ground Resolution
(m)

Characteristics and uses

1

.45 to .515

Visible blue-green
(reflected)

30

"true color" composites, sediments in water, scattered easily by atmosphere, urban development

2

.525 to .605

Visible green
(reflected)

30

"true color" composites

3

.63 to .690

Visible red
(reflected)

30

"true color" composites

4

.75 to .90

Near Infrared
(reflected)

30

Vegetation/chlorophyll very highly reflective

5

1.55 to 1.75

Mid-Infrared
(reflected)

60

Apparent temperature, moisture in vegetation/soils, clouds vs. snow, mineral content of rocks/soils

6

10.40 to 12.5

Thermal Infrared
(emitted)

30

Temperature of surfaces, distinguish between 0.6 Celsius

7

2.09 to 2.35

Mid-Infrared
(reflected)

30

Moisture in vegetation/soils, mineral content of rocks/soils

Pan

.52 to .90

Visible light
(reflected)

15

Very High resolution visible scan