# NDVI and Utility Vegetation Monitoring

> Understand NDVI, satellite vegetation analysis, and how utilities can use vegetation intelligence to reduce outage risk.

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## Topics

NDVI utility vegetation, satellite vegetation monitoring, vegetation outage risk

## Summary

NDVI is a satellite-derived index that helps estimate vegetation density and health.

## What NDVI measures

NDVI compares reflected red and near-infrared light to estimate vegetation vigor.

## How utilities use it

Utilities can use NDVI as one layer in vegetation management, corridor monitoring, and risk analysis.

## Why NDVI matters for outage prediction

Dense or fast-growing vegetation can increase risk when combined with wind, ice, rain, and local outage history.

## Questions And Answers

### Is NDVI enough to determine trimming priorities?

No. NDVI should be combined with field inspection, asset data, weather, and operational context.

### How often should vegetation signals be refreshed?

Refresh cadence depends on satellite availability, cloud cover, growth season, and operational need.