Abstract
This work deals with the development of automatically derived settlement layers from Sentinel-1 data. The
produced layers allow differentiation between built-up and non-built-up area. The results are visually
compared with a standardized product of the Copernicus earth observation program, the Copernicus High
Resolution Layer Imperviousness Degree. For evaluation of the accuracy, the European Settlement Map 2016
was chosen as a reference data set. In this study the ISODATA unsupervised classification algorithm is used
for generating two layers that allow differentiation between built-up and non-built up area. The results reveal
the suitability of Sentinel-1 data for urban areas mapping. The quality of the produced settlement layers are
comparable to standardized products that are based on data from optical sensors e.g. Copernicus High
Resolution Layer Imperviousness Degree or European Settlement Map 2016 respectively.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management |
| Editors | Lemonia Ragia, Jorge Gustavo Rocha, Laurini Robert |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | GISTAM 2017 - 3rd International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management - Duration: 27 Apr 2017 → 28 Apr 2017 |
Conference
| Conference | GISTAM 2017 - 3rd International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management |
|---|---|
| Period | 27/04/17 → 28/04/17 |
Research Field
- Not defined
Keywords
- Remote Sensing
- Sentinel-1
- Impervious Surface
- Copernicus