scholarly journals Machine Learning Techniques in Agricultural Flood Assessment and Monitoring Using Earth Observation and Hydromorphological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Lampros Tasiopoulos ◽  
Marianthi Stefouli ◽  
Yorghos Voutos ◽  
Phivos Mylonas ◽  
Eleni Charou
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Assessment And Monitoring ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Sentinel 2

Climate change could exacerbate floods on agricultural plains by increasing the frequency of extreme and adverse meteorological events. Flood extent maps could be a valuable source of information for agricultural land decision makers, risk management and emergency planning. We propose a method that combines various types of data and processing techniques in order to achieve accurate flood extent maps. The application aims to find the percentage of agricultural land that is covered by the floods through an automatic map estimation methodology based on the freely available Sentinel-2 (S2) satellite images and machine learning techniques.

Experiments on Machine Learning Techniques for Soil Classification Using Sentinel-2 Products

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Bacu ◽  
Teodor Stefanut ◽  
Dorian Gorgan
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Soil Classification ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Classification Models ◽  
Spatial Features ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Sentinel 2

<p>Agricultural management relies on good, comprehensive and reliable information on the environment and, in particular, the characteristics of the soil. The soil composition, humidity and temperature can fluctuate over time, leading to migration of plant crops, changes in the schedule of agricultural work, and the treatment of soil by chemicals. Various techniques are used to monitor soil conditions and agricultural activities but most of them are based on field measurements. Satellite data opens up a wide range of solutions based on higher resolution images (i.e. spatial, spectral and temporal resolution). Due to this high resolution, satellite data requires powerful computing resources and complex algorithms. The need for up-to-date and high-resolution soil maps and direct access to this information in a versatile and convenient manner is essential for pedology and agriculture experts, farmers and soil monitoring organizations.</p><p>Unfortunately, the satellite image processing and interpretation are very particular to each area, time and season, and must be calibrated by the real field measurements that are collected periodically. In order to obtain a fairly good accuracy of soil classification at a very high resolution, without using interpolation methods of an insufficient number of measurements, the prediction based on artificial intelligence techniques could be used. The use of machine learning techniques is still largely unexplored, and one of the major challenges is the scalability of the soil classification models toward three main directions: (a) adding new spatial features (i.e. satellite wavelength bands, geospatial parameters, spatial features); (b) scaling from local to global geographical areas; (c) temporal complementarity (i.e. build up the soil description by samples of satellite data acquired along the time, on spring, on summer, in another year, etc.).</p><p>The presentation analysis some experiments and highlights the main issues on developing a soil classification model based on Sentinel-2 satellite data, machine learning techniques and high-performance computing infrastructures. The experiments concern mainly on the features and temporal scalability of the soil classification models. The research is carried out using the HORUS platform [1] and the HorusApp application [2], [3], which allows experts to scale the computation over cloud infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>References:</p><p>[1] Gorgan D., Rusu T., Bacu V., Stefanut T., Nandra N., “Soil Classification Techniques in Transylvania Area Based on Satellite Data”. World Soils 2019 Conference, 2 - 3 July 2019, ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy (2019).</p><p>[2] Bacu V., Stefanut T., Gorgan D., “Building soil classification maps using HorusApp and Sentinel-2 Products”, Proceedings of the Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing Conference – ICCP, in IEEE press (2019).</p><p>[3] Bacu V., Stefanut T., Nandra N., Rusu T., Gorgan D., “Soil classification based on Sentinel-2 Products using HorusApp application”, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 21, EGU2019-15746, 2019, EGU General Assembly (2019).</p>

Enhancing alpine glacial lakes detection and mapping using multi-source data and machine learning techniques

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonam Wangchuk ◽  
Tobias Bolch
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Random Forest ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Random Forest Classifier ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Glacial Lake ◽  
Glacial Lakes ◽  
Alpine Regions ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Source Data

<p>An accurate detection and mapping of glacial lakes in the Alpine regions such as the Himalayas, the Alps and the Andes are challenged by many factors. These factors include 1) a small size of glacial lakes, 2) cloud cover in optical satellite images, 3) cast shadows from mountains and clouds, 4) seasonal snow in satellite images, 5) varying degree of turbidity amongst glacial lakes, and 6) frozen glacial lake surface. In our study, we propose a fully automated approach, that overcomes most of the above mentioned challenges, to detect and map glacial lakes accurately using multi-source data and machine learning techniques such as the random forest classifier algorithm. The multi-source data are from the Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar data (radar backscatter), the Sentinel-2 multispectral instrument data (NDWI), and the SRTM digital elevation model (slope). We use these data as inputs for the rule-based segmentation of potential glacial lakes, where decision rules are implemented from the expert system. The potential glacial lake polygons are then classified either as glacial lakes or non-glacial lakes by the trained and tested random forest classifier algorithm. The performance of the method was assessed in eight test sites located across the Alpine regions (e.g. the Boshula mountain range and Koshi basin in the Himalayas, the Tajiks Pamirs, the Swiss Alps and the Peruvian Andes) of the word. We show that the proposed method performs efficiently irrespective of geographic, geologic, climatic, and glacial lake conditions.</p>

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy Using Machine Learning Techniques

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Akif Cifci
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
The Other ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Image Processing Techniques ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Fundus Photographs ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Time And Energy

The complication of people with diabetes causes an illness known as Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). It is very widespread among middle-aged and older people. As diabetes progresses, patients' vision may deteriorate and cause DR. People to lose their vision because of this illness. To cope with DR, early detection is needed. Patients will have to be checked by doctors regularly, which is a waste of time and energy. DR can be divided into two groups: non-proliferative (NPDR) while the other is proliferative (PDR). In this study, machine learning (ML) techniques are used to diagnose DR early. These are PNN, SVM, Bayesian Classification, and K-Means Clustering. These techniques will be evaluated and compared with each other to choose the best methodology. A total of 300 fundus photographs are processed for training and testing. The features are extracted from these raw images using image processing techniques. After an experiment, it is concluded that PNN has an accuracy of about 89%, Bayes Classifications 94%, SVM 97%, and K-Means Clustering 87%. The preliminary results prove that SVM is the best technique for early detection of DR.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence-Enabled and Period-Aware Forecasting COVID-19 Spread

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Paul Menounga Mbilong ◽  
Asmae Berhich ◽  
Imane Jebli ◽  
Asmae El Kassiri ◽  
Fatima-Zahra Belouadha
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Time Lags ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Learning Techniques

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has reached the stage of an international epidemic with a major socioeconomic negative impact. Considering the weakness of the healthy structure and the limited availability of test kits, particularly in emerging countries, predicting the spread of COVID-19 is expected to help decision-makers to improve health management and contribute to alleviating the related risks. In this article, we studied the effectiveness of machine learning techniques using Morocco as a case-study. We studied the performance of six multi-step models derived from both Machine Learning and Deep Learning regards multiple scenarios by combining different time lags and three COVID-19 datasets(periods): confinement, deconfinement, and hybrid datasets. The results prove the efficiency of Deep Learning models and identify the best combinations of these models and the time lags enabling good predictions of new cases. The results also show that the prediction of the spread of COVID-19 is a context sensitive problem.

Image Processing and Machine Learning Techniques for the Segmentation of cDNA Microarray Images

2012 ◽  
pp. 817-829
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Giannakeas ◽  
Dimitrios I. Fotiadis
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Image Processing ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Microarray Image ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Common Substrate ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Comprehensive Measurement

Microarray technology allows the comprehensive measurement of the expression level of many genes simultaneously on a common substrate. Typical applications of microarrays include the quantification of expression profiles of a system under different experimental conditions, or expression profile comparisons of two systems for one or more conditions. Microarray image analysis is a crucial step in the analysis of microarray data. In this chapter an extensive overview of the segmentation of the microarray image is presented. Methods already presented in the literature are classified into two main categories:methods which are based on image processing techniques and those which are based on Machine learning techniques. A novel classification-based application for the segmentation is also presented to demonstrate efficiency.

Discovering Knowledge Hidden in Big Data from Machine-Learning Techniques

2017 ◽  
pp. 167-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adiraju Prashantha Rao
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Raw Data ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Data Analytic ◽  
Information Growth

As the speed of information growth exceeds in this new century, excessive data is making great troubles to human beings. However, there are so much potential and highly useful values hidden in the huge volume of data. Big Data has drawn huge attention from researchers in information sciences, policy and decision makers in governments and enterprises. Data analytic is the science of examining raw data with the purpose of drawing conclusions about that information. Data analytics is about discovering knowledge from large volumes data and applying it to the business. Machine learning is ideal for exploiting the opportunities hidden in big data. This chapter able to discover and display the patterns buried in the data using machine learning.

A Scientometric Analysis and a Review on Current Literature of Computer Vision Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 104-117
Author(s):  
Osman Hürol Türkakın
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Image Processing ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Computer Vision Applications ◽  
Processing Techniques

Computer vision methods are wide-spread techniques mostly used for detecting cracks on structural components, extracting information from traffic flows, and analyzing safety in construction processes. In recent years, with increasing usage of machine learning techniques, computer vision applications are supported by machine learning approaches. So, several studies were conducted using machine learning techniques to apply image processing. As a result, this chapter offers a scientometric analysis for investigating current literature of image processing studies for civil engineering field in order to track the scientometric relationship between machine learning and image processing techniques.

Story Point-Based Effort Estimation Model with Machine Learning Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (01) ◽  
pp. 43-66
Author(s):  
Muaz Gultekin ◽  
Oya Kalipsiz
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithms ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Effort Estimation ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Software Projects ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Better Than

Until now, numerous effort estimation models for software projects have been developed, most of them producing accurate results but not providing the flexibility to decision makers during the software development process. The main objective of this study is to objectively and accurately estimate the effort when using the Scrum methodology. A dynamic effort estimation model is developed by using regression-based machine learning algorithms. Story point as a unit of measure is used for estimating the effort involved in an issue. Projects are divided into phases and the phases are respectively divided into iterations and issues. Effort estimation is performed for each issue, then the total effort is calculated with aggregate functions respectively for iteration, phase and project. This architecture of our model provides flexibility to decision makers in any case of deviation from the project plan. An empirical evaluation demonstrates that the error rate of our story point-based estimation model is better than others.

scholarly journals ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL APPROACH FOR IDENTIFYING PERENNIAL DRAINAGE IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL: A STUDY CASE INTEGRATING SENTINEL-2 AND HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL ELEVATION MODELS WITH MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES

2020 ◽  
Vol XLIII-B3-2020 ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
A. Montibeller ◽  
M. Vilela ◽  
F. Hino ◽  
P. Mallmann ◽  
M. Nadas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Digital Elevation Models ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Water Runoff ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Sentinel 2

Abstract. Riparian vegetation plays a key role in maintaining water quality and preserving the ecosystems along riverine systems, as they prevent soil erosion, retain water by increased infiltration, and act as a buffer zone between rivers and their surroundings. Within urban spaces, these areas have also an important role in preventing illegal occupation in areas of hydrologic risk, such as in floodplains. The goal of this research is to propose a framework for identifying areas of permanent protection associated with perennial drainage, utilizing satellite imagery and digital elevation models (DEM) in association with machine learning techniques. The specific objectives include the development of a decision tree to retrieve perennial drainage over high resolution, 1-meter DEM’s, and the development of digital image processing workflow to retrieve surface water bodies from Sentinel-2 imagery. In-situ information on perennial and ephemeral conditions of streams and rivers were obtained to validate our results, that happened in the first trimester of 2020. We propose a minimum of 7 days without precipitation prior to in-situ validation, for more accurate assessment of streamflow conditions, in order to minimize impacts of surface water runoff in flow regime. The proposed method will benefit decision makers by providing them with reliable information on drainage network and their buffer zones, as well as yield detailed mapping of the areas of permanent protection that are key to urban planning and management.

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