Automated Glacier Extraction Index by Optimization of Red/SWIR and NIR /SWIR Ratio Index for Glacier Mapping Using Landsat Imagery

Glaciers are recognized as key indicators of climate change on account of their sensitive reaction to minute climate variations. Extracting more accurate glacier boundaries from satellite data has become increasingly popular over the past decade, particularly when glacier outlines are regarded as a...

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Main Authors: Meng Zhang, Xuhong Wang, Chenlie Shi, Dajiang Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/6/1223