A sub-pixel mapping algorithm based on sub-pixel/pixel spatial attraction models

• Published in: International journal of remote sensing Vol. 27; no. 15; pp. 3293 - 3310
• Main Authors: Mertens, Koen C., de Baets, Bernard, Verbeke, Lieven P. C., de Wulf, Robert R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 10.08.2006; Taylor and Francis
• Subjects: Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Applied geophysics; Biological and medical sciences; Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General aspects. Techniques; Internal geophysics; Teledetection and vegetation maps; algorithms; Attraction; models; Characteristic; testing; accuracy; cartography; Method; classification; Image; Information; Modeling; Characteristics; techniques; imagery; Profit; Pixel; Handling
• ISSN: 0143-1161; 1366-5901
• DOI: 10.1080/01431160500497127

Soft classification techniques avoid the loss of information characteristic to hard classification techniques when handling mixed pixels. Sub-pixel mapping is a method incorporating benefits of both hard and soft classification techniques. In this paper an algorithm is developed based on sub-pixel/pixel attractions. The design of the algorithm is accomplished using artificial imagery but testing is done on artificial as well as real synthetic imagery. The algorithm is evaluated both visually and quantitatively using established classification accuracy indices. The resulting images show increased accuracy when compared to hardened soft classifications.