Journal article
Improving the synoptic mapping of coral reef geomorphology using object-based image analysis
International Journal of Geographical Information Science, Vol.25(6), pp.949-969
2011
Abstract
Monitoring coral reefs is of great importance for environmental management of these ecosystems. The use of remote sensing and geographical information systems enables rapid and effective mapping of the geomorphology of reefs that can be used as a basis for biodiversity and habitat assessments. However, pixel-based approaches have not been appropriate for detailed mapping of such complex systems. An object-based image analysis (OBIA) approach was used in this study to map intra-reef geomorphology of coral reefs across the Torres Strait region using Landsat ETM+ imagery. By combining image analysis techniques and a non-parametric neural network classifier and incorporating additional spatial information such as context, shape and texture, the accuracy of the segmentation and classification was improved considerably. A large-scale synoptic map of 10 geomorphological classes was produced for Torres Strait with an overall accuracy of 75%. The OBIA approach employed in this research has enabled the geomorphology of reef platforms to be mapped for the first time at such accuracy and descriptive resolution. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.
Details
- Title
- Improving the synoptic mapping of coral reef geomorphology using object-based image analysis
- Authors
- Javier X Leon (Author) - University of WollongongC D Woodroffe (Author) - University of Wollongong
- Publication details
- International Journal of Geographical Information Science, Vol.25(6), pp.949-969
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.1080/13658816.2010.513980
- ISSN
- 1365-8816
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451043602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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