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definition: 'An index that is determined using visible and near-IR channels on AVHRR. Denotes relative chlorophyll content of vegetation during daylight conditions, and is thus used to monitor drought conditions.'
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identifier: e63844c1-015c-4776-b01c-e3e7d5dd3d0c
label: VEGETATION INDEX
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