Improving the performance of genetic algorithms for terrain categorization of multispectral images

David E. Larch

doi:10.1117/12.235835

25 March 1996 Improving the performance of genetic algorithms for terrain categorization of multispectral images

David E. Larch

Proceedings Volume 2662, Nonlinear Image Processing VII; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235835
Event: Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A method that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) to optimize rules for categorizing terrain as depicted in multispectral data has been developed by us. A variety of multispectral data have been used in the work. Linear techniques have not separated terrain categories with sufficient accuracy so that genetic algorithms have been applied to the problem. Genetic algorithms, in general, are a nonlinear optimization technique based on the biological ideas of natural selection and survival of the fittest. For the work presented here, the genetic algorithm optimizes rules for the categorization of terrain. The genetic algorithm produced promising results for terrain categorization; however, work continues with efforts to improve classification accuracy. As part of this effort, new rule types have been added to the genetic algorithm's repertoire. These new rule types include the clustering of data, the ratio of bands, the linear combination of bands, and the second order combination of two and three bands. Improved performance of the rules is demonstrated.

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David E. Larch "Improving the performance of genetic algorithms for terrain categorization of multispectral images", Proc. SPIE 2662, Nonlinear Image Processing VII, (25 March 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235835

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