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Bug

The Burn Area Index (BAI) function in ArcGIS Pro produces invalid results.

Last Published: June 7, 2018 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000112881
SubmittedApril 2, 2018
Last ModifiedAugust 14, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.1.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed2.2
StatusFixed

Workaround

Use the Raster Calculator to get a Burn Area Index (BAI) raster output instead of the BAI button. The equation below should work:1/((0.1 -Float("red"))*(0.1 -Float("red")) + (0.06 - Float("nir")) *(0.06- Float("nir")))

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000112881

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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