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A spatio-contextual probabilistic model for extracting linear features in hilly terrain from high-resolution DEM data

International Journal of Geographical Information Science
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2018.1554814

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Abstract

This paper introduces our research in developing a probabilistic model to extract linear terrain features from high resolution DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data. The proposed model takes full advantage of spatio-contextual information to characterize terrain changes. It first derives a quantifiable measure of spatio-contextual patterns of linear terrain feature, such as ridgelines, valley lines and crater boundaries, and then adopts multiple neighborhood analysis and a probability model to address data uncertainty in terrain surface modeling. Different from traditional approaches, the proposed model has the ability to achieve near-automated processing, and to support effective extraction of terrain features in both smooth and rough surfaces. Through a series of experiments, we demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms existing techniques, including: thresholding, stream/drainage network analysis, visual descriptor, object-based image analysis and edge detection. We hope this work contributes to both the geospatial data science and geomorphology communities with a new way of utilizing high-resolution imagery in terrain analysis.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title A spatio-contextual probabilistic model for extracting linear features in hilly terrain from high-resolution DEM data
Series title International Journal of Geographical Information Science
DOI 10.1080/13658816.2018.1554814
Volume 33
Issue 4
Year Published 2019
Language English
Publisher Taylor and Francis
Contributing office(s) Center for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS)
Description 21 p.
First page 666
Last page 686
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