Mangrove forest classification and aboveground biomass estimation using an atom search algorithm and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system.

Journal: PloS one
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Advances in earth observation and machine learning techniques have created new options for forest monitoring, primarily because of the various possibilities that they provide for classifying forest cover and estimating aboveground biomass (AGB).

Authors

  • Minh Hai Pham
    Vietnam Institute of Geodesy and Cartography, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  • Thi Hoai Do
    Vietnam Institute of Geodesy and Cartography, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  • Van-Manh Pham
    Center for Applied Research in Remote Sensing and GIS (CARGIS), Faculty of Geography, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Thanh Xuan, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
  • Quang-Thanh Bui
    Center for Applied Research in Remote Sensing and GIS (CARGIS), Faculty of Geography, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Thanh Xuan, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.