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Mapping spatial patterns with morphological image processing
Peter Vogt,Kurt H. Riitters,Christine Estreguil,Jacek Kozak,Timothy G. Wade,James D. Wickham +5 more
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In this paper, morphological image processing is used for classifying spatial patterns at the pixel level on binary land cover maps, which are classified as perforated, edge, patch, core, and core.Abstract:
We use morphological image process- ing for classifying spatial patterns at the pixel le- vel on binary land-cover maps. Land-cover pattern is classified as 'perforated,' 'edge,' 'patch,' and 'core' with higher spatial precision and the- matic accuracy compared to a previous approach based on image convolution, while retaining the capability to label these features at the pixel level for any scale of observation. The implementation of morphological image processing is explained and then demonstrated, with comparisons to results from image convolution, for a forest map of the Val Grande National Park in North Italy.read more
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Morphological Image Analysis: Principles and Applications
TL;DR: This self-contained volume will be valuable to all engineers, scientists, and practitioners interested in the analysis and processing of digital images.
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Landscape Ecology Explained@@@Landscape Ecology in Theory and Practice: Pattern and Process
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Landscape ecology in theory and practice : pattern and process
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