Land cover mapping using Landsat satellite image
classification in the Classical Karst - Kras region
Žiga Kokalj & Krištof Oštir - (36/3,2007)
Such a diverse and sensitive eco-region as Karst needs to be
managed with special attention and consideration of its natural
and cultural resources. Land cover is an important indicator,
which enables the analysis of their condition and development
monitoring. Advanced satellite images classification represents
an accurate and cost-effective alternative to the classical techniques
of land cover mapping. The methods used to produce a
reliable land cover map are presented in this paper. The complexity
of the area requires a combination of various data such
as Landsat satellite images, digital elevation model, digital orthophotos
as well as existing topographic and thematic maps.
The maximum likelihood algorithm was used as the main classifier
and the accuracy of results was further improved by fuzzy
classification, altitude and inclination filtering and auxiliary
data integration.
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