A Comparison of Seafloor Classification Methods Through the Use ...

Study Goal
3. What are the benefits to classification
of using a 3D perspective? Is it
possible to quantitatively compare two
different classifications of the data
using observations in a 3D
environment?
Conclusions
Calculating error matrix statistics allows for
the evaluation of each result individually,
while also making it possible for comparison
among different results.
Dives were correctly placed in the landscape
where they could be used to guide the
textural classification of backscatter
imagery.
Use of the 3D environment helped to colocate
different data sets on the bathymetry,
while also providing an opportunity to
perform quantitative assessments through the
use of error matrices.
July 17 th , 2006 MS Thesis Defense