What are LandsatLook images?
LandsatLook images are full-resolution .jpeg files that are included as options when downloading Landsat data from EarthExplorer, GloVis, or via the LandsatLook Viewer. These are useful for simple visual interpretation without the need for specialized software.
LandsatLook products include:
- LandsatLook "Natural Color" Image (3-band composite)
- LandsatLook “Thermal” Image (1-band gray scale - not available for Landsat 1-5 MSS data)
- LandsatLook "Quality" Image (not available for Landsat 1-5 MSS data)
- LandsatLook Images with Geographic Reference
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