Generation of a Large-Scale Surface Sediment Classification Map Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Data: A Case Study at the Hwang-do Tidal Flat, Korea

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作者
Kim, Kye-Lim [1 ,2 ]
Kim, Bum-Jun [1 ]
Lee, Yoon-Kyung [3 ]
Ryu, Joo-Hyung [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] KIOST, Korea Ocean Satellite Ctr, Busan 49111, South Korea
[2] UST, Dept Ocean Environm Syst Sci, 217 Gajeong Ro, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
[3] Sejong Univ, Dept Geoinfomat Engn, Seoul 05006, South Korea
关键词
tidal flat; surface sediments classification; UAVs; large-scale map; INTERTIDAL SEDIMENTS; GRAIN-SIZE; WADDEN SEA; MOISTURE; FACIES;
D O I
10.3390/rs11030229
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Tidal flats are associated with complicated depositional and ecological environments, and have changed considerably as a result of the erosion and sedimentation caused by tidal energy; consequently, the surface sediment distribution in tidal flats must be constantly monitored and mapped. Although several studies have been conducted with the aim of classifying intertidal surface sediments using various remote sensing methods combined with field survey, most of these studies were unable to consider various sediment types, due to the low spatial resolution of remotely sensed data. Therefore, previous studies were unable to efficiently describe precise surface sediment distribution maps. In the present study, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) red, green, blue (RGB) orthoimagery was used in combination with a field survey (232 samples) to produce a large-scale classification map for surface sediment distribution, in accordance with sedimentology standards, using an object-based method. The object-based method is an effective technique that can classify surface sediment distribution by analyzing its correlations with spectral reflectance, grain size, and tidal channels. Therefore, we distinguished six sediment types based on their spectral reflectance and sediment properties, such as grain composition and statistical parameters. The accuracy assessment of the surface sediment classification based on these six types indicated an overall accuracy of 72.8%, with a kappa coefficient of 0.62 and 5-m error range related to the Global Positioning System (GPS) device. We found that 11 samples were misclassified due to the effects of sun glint and cloud caused by the UAV system and shellfish beds, while 14 misclassified samples were influenced by surface water related to the elevation, tidal channels, and sediment properties. These results indicate that large-scale classification of surface sediment with high accuracy is possible using UAV RGB orthoimagery.
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