RasterTypeConversion

The RasterTypeConversion operator allows changing the data type of raster data. It transforms all pixels into the new data type.

  1. Applying the operator could lead to a loss of precision, e.g., converting a F32 value of 3.1 to a U8 will return a value of 3.

  2. If the old value is not valid in the new type it will clip at the value range of the new type. E.g., converting a F32 value of 300.0 to a U8 will return a value of 255.

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescriptionExample Value
outputDataType[RasterDataType]the output type"U8"

The RasterTypeConversion operator expects exactly one raster input.

ParameterType
sourceSingleRasterSource

Example JSON

{
  "type": "RasterTypeConversion",
  "params": {
    "outputDataType": "U8"
  },
  "sources": {
    "raster": {
      "type": "GdalSource",
      "params": {
        "data": "ndvi"
      }
    }
  }
}