Publications by authors named "Fiona Cawkwell"
Upland vegetation mapping using Random Forests with optical and radar satellite data.
Remote Sens Ecol Conserv
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- Uplands are essential landscapes that provide various benefits but face pressure from multiple stakeholders, highlighting the need for effective management and conservation.
- This study evaluated the use of medium spatial resolution satellite data and Random Forests (RF) algorithms to map upland vegetation in Ireland, utilizing extensive field data for model calibration and validation.
- Results showed significant variations in classification accuracy (59.8% to 94.3%) based on different datasets, with the inclusion of soil and topographic information enhancing accuracy by 5 to 27%.