An Object-Based Image Analysis Method for Monitoring Land Conversion by Artificial Sprawl Use of RapidEye and IRS Data

An Object-Based Image Analysis Method for Monitoring Land Conversion by Artificial Sprawl Use of RapidEye and IRS Data

In France, in the peri-urban context, urban sprawl dynamics are particularly strong with huge population growth as well as a land crisis. The increase and spreading of built-up areas from the city centre towards the periphery takes place to the detriment of natural and agricultural spaces. The conve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maud Balestrat, Stéphane Dupuy, Eric Barbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
public policy
land use
artificial sprawl
artificialized patch
Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)
France
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/4/2/404/

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