A Comparison of Seafloor Classification Methods Through the Use ...
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Thesis Outline<br />
• Introduction<br />
– Background & Motivation<br />
– Multibeam Sonar Principles<br />
– Benthic Habitat <strong>Classification</strong>s<br />
• <strong>Methods</strong> and Schemes<br />
• Study Site and Data Set Description<br />
– Processing<br />
– Results<br />
• <strong>Methods</strong> Tests and Results<br />
– Topographic <strong>Classification</strong><br />
– Quantitative Assessment<br />
– Backscatter <strong>Classification</strong><br />
• Discussion <strong>of</strong> Results<br />
• Conclusions and Future Implications<br />
• Acknowledgements<br />
Model <strong>of</strong> <strong>Classification</strong> Procedures<br />
Topographic<br />
BTM<br />
BTM Classified<br />
Image<br />
DEM<br />
Qualitative<br />
Assessment<br />
Reference<br />
Points<br />
Error Matrices<br />
SIM<br />
SIM Classified<br />
Image<br />
Backscatter<br />
Backscatter<br />
Image<br />
Dive<br />
Interpretation<br />
Textural<br />
Analysis<br />
Classified<br />
Image<br />
Qualitative<br />
Assessment<br />
Input Data Set<br />
Analysis Method<br />
Quantitative<br />
Assessment<br />
Result<br />
Assessment<br />
July 17 th , 2006 MS Thesis Defense