Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation

The application of machine learning (ML) and remote sensing (RS) in soil and water conservation has become a powerful tool. As analytical tools continue to advance, the variety of ML algorithms and RS sources has expanded, providing opportunities for more sophisticated analyses. At the same time, re...

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Main Authors: Ye Inn Kim, Woo Hyeon Park, Yongchul Shin, Jin-Woo Park, Bernie Engel, Young-Jo Yun, Won Seok Jang
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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author Ye Inn Kim
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Bernie Engel
Young-Jo Yun
Won Seok Jang
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description The application of machine learning (ML) and remote sensing (RS) in soil and water conservation has become a powerful tool. As analytical tools continue to advance, the variety of ML algorithms and RS sources has expanded, providing opportunities for more sophisticated analyses. At the same time, researchers are required to select appropriate technologies based on the research objectives, topic, and scope of the study area. In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of the application of ML algorithms and RS that has been implemented to advance research in soil and water conservation. The key contribution of this review paper is that it provides an overview of current research areas within soil and water conservation and their effectiveness in improving prediction accuracy and resource management in categorized subfields, including soil properties, hydrology and water resources, and wildfire management. We also highlight challenges and future directions based on limitations of ML and RS applications in soil and water conservation. This review aims to serve as a reference for researchers and decision-makers by offering insights into the effectiveness of ML and RS applications in the fields of soil and water conservation.
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spelling doaj-art-80bdd4ffd59d431fb69c26fec800b01b2024-11-26T18:06:16ZengMDPI AGHydrology2306-53382024-10-01111118310.3390/hydrology11110183Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water ConservationYe Inn Kim0Woo Hyeon Park1Yongchul Shin2Jin-Woo Park3Bernie Engel4Young-Jo Yun5Won Seok Jang6Department of Landscape Architecture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of KoreaDivision of Forest Sciences, College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Ecological Landscape Architecture Design, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Ecological Landscape Architecture Design, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of KoreaThe application of machine learning (ML) and remote sensing (RS) in soil and water conservation has become a powerful tool. As analytical tools continue to advance, the variety of ML algorithms and RS sources has expanded, providing opportunities for more sophisticated analyses. At the same time, researchers are required to select appropriate technologies based on the research objectives, topic, and scope of the study area. In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of the application of ML algorithms and RS that has been implemented to advance research in soil and water conservation. The key contribution of this review paper is that it provides an overview of current research areas within soil and water conservation and their effectiveness in improving prediction accuracy and resource management in categorized subfields, including soil properties, hydrology and water resources, and wildfire management. We also highlight challenges and future directions based on limitations of ML and RS applications in soil and water conservation. This review aims to serve as a reference for researchers and decision-makers by offering insights into the effectiveness of ML and RS applications in the fields of soil and water conservation.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/11/11/183machine learningremote sensingsoil conservationwater conservationenvironmental analysisdata-driven decision-making
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Woo Hyeon Park
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Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation
Hydrology
machine learning
remote sensing
soil conservation
water conservation
environmental analysis
data-driven decision-making
title Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation
title_full Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation
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title_full_unstemmed Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation
title_short Applications of Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation
title_sort applications of machine learning and remote sensing in soil and water conservation
topic machine learning
remote sensing
soil conservation
water conservation
environmental analysis
data-driven decision-making
url https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/11/11/183
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