Vineesh V, Assistant Professor of Geography, Government College Chittur, Palakkad, Government of Kerala. GIS Specialist. Online Geographer and Web Cartographer
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Edge detection or edge enhancement in remote sensing

Edge detection is a common technique used in remote sensing to identify and extract the boundaries or edges of objects in an image. This can be useful for identifying changes in land cover, detecting features such as roads or buildings, and improving the overall interpretation and classification of an image.
Edge detection algorithms typically use mathematical techniques to identify abrupt changes in pixel values within an image. These changes may indicate the presence of an edge or boundary between two distinct objects or areas.
Edge detection is an important tool in remote sensing for a number of reasons. It can be used to identify objects or features in an image, such as roads, buildings, or vegetation. It can also be used to improve image classification by highlighting important features that may not be easily visible in the raw data. Additionally, edge detection can be used to improve image registration and mosaicking, by providing a common reference point for aligning multiple images.
Once the edges are detected, they can be highlighted or enhanced to improve their visibility and make them easier to interpret. This can provide valuable information about the spatial distribution and arrangement of objects in the image, and can be used to support a range of remote sensing applications.
Overall, edge detection is an important technique in remote sensing for improving the interpretation and analysis of imagery, and for extracting valuable information from complex data.
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