Land Cover Classification in an Ecuadorian Mountain Geosystem Using a Random Forest Classifier, Spectral Vegetation Indices, and Ancillary Geographic Data

We presented a methodology to accurately classify mountainous regions in the tropics. These landscapes are complex in terms of their geology, ecosystems, climate and land use. Obtaining accurate maps to assess land cover change is essential. The objectives of this study were to (1) map vegetation us...

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Published in:	Geosciences
Main Authors:	Johanna E. Ayala-Izurieta, Carmen O. Márquez, Víctor J. García, Celso G. Recalde-Moreno, Marcos V. Rodríguez-Llerena, Diego A. Damián-Carrión
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Subjects:	land cover random forest vegetation cover mountain geosystems spectral vegetation index
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/7/2/34