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Pattern Recognition and Classification of Remotely Sensed Images by Artificial Neural Networks

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23.5 Conclusions

Neural networks are powerful general purpose computing tools. They have become popular in the analysis of remotely sensed data, particularly for classification and regression-type problems in which they have often been demonstrated to extract information more accurately than conventional methods. Although not free from problems, it seems likely that neural networks will be used increasingly in ecological research using remote sensing. Moreover, as some of the problems encountered in use of neural networks arise from a tendency to focus upon the MLP only it is likely that there will be a greater use of other network types. In addition, it is expected that the range of applications of neural networks in remote sensing will broaden. Applications in which neural networks have already been used and increased usage may be expected include: image preprocessing (e.g. geometric, atmospheric and radiometric correction), stereo-matching imagery, image compression, feature extraction, map generalisation, multi-source data analysis, data fusion and image sharpening (e.g. Day, 1997; Foody, 1999a). Thus while neural networks have rapidly become established in remote sensing it is likely that they will be used increasingly and in a broader range of activities that will help exploit more fully the potential of remote sensing as a useful tool in ecological research.

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Foody, G.M. (2006). Pattern Recognition and Classification of Remotely Sensed Images by Artificial Neural Networks. In: Recknagel, F. (eds) Ecological Informatics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-28426-5_23

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