Machine learning in geosciences and remote sensing

Geoscience Frontiers

Annette L. Walker¹  Amir H. Gandomi²  Amir H. Alavi³  David J. Lary⁴ 

[1] Aerosol and Radiation Section, Naval Research Laboratory, 7 Grace Hopper Ave., Stop 2, Monterey, CA 93943-5502, USA;BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;Hanson Center for Space Science, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA;

关键词: Machine learning;    Geosciences;    Remote sensing;    Regression;    Classification;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.gsf.2015.07.003

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Learning incorporates a broad range of complex procedures. Machine learning (ML) is a subdivision of artificial intelligence based on the biological learning process. The ML approach deals with the design of algorithms to learn from machine readable data. ML covers main domains such as data mining, difficult-to-program applications, and software applications. It is a collection of a variety of algorithms (e.g. neural networks, support vector machines, self-organizing map, decision trees, random forests, case-based reasoning, genetic programming, etc.) that can provide multivariate, nonlinear, nonparametric regression or classification. The modeling capabilities of the ML-based methods have resulted in their extensive applications in science and engineering. Herein, the role of ML as an effective approach for solving problems in geosciences and remote sensing will be highlighted. The unique features of some of the ML techniques will be outlined with a specific attention to genetic programming paradigm. Furthermore, nonparametric regression and classification illustrative examples are presented to demonstrate the efficiency of ML for tackling the geosciences and remote sensing problems.

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