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Analysis Study Research Paper | Computers & Electronics in Agriculture | Singapore | Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024 | Popularity: 6.2 / 10
Analyzing Forest Foliage Cover Using MATLAB: Assessing Environmental and Wildlife Impacts in Global Forest Ecosystems
Aarna Agarwal
Abstract: Forests are critical ecosystems that regulate climate, support biodiversity, and provide habitats for countless species. This study explores the application of MATLAB in analyzing vegetation coverage over time using satellite images, focusing on Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem and Russia's Taiga. By converting RGB images into binary classifications of vegetation and non-vegetation, MATLAB calculates coverage percentages and tracks changes over decades. Results reveal significant declines in vegetation: Indonesia's forest cover reduced by 0.14%, and Russia's Taiga experienced a drastic 3.12% decrease. These findings highlight the severe ecological impacts of deforestation, including habitat loss and disrupted climate regulation. While MATLAB offers robust image processing tools, challenges such as image quality, computational limits, and misclassification persist. This research underscores the importance of remote sensing in informing conservation strategies and advancing foliage analysis techniques, paving the way for improved ecosystem monitoring and policy-making.
Keywords: Forest foliage, vegetation coverage, MATLAB, deforestation, ecosystem monitoring
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024
Pages: 1680 - 1685
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241226214937
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