Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems

This paper deals with quantitative evaluation of Riparian zones land cover and land use data set for Bulgaria, supported by Copernicus Programme's funds. This verification task is a part of a project of the European Environmental Agency. The methodology is based on visual inspection of sample...

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Main Authors: Yulia G. KROUMOVA, Radka G. KOLEVA, Youlin N. TEPELIEV, Ventzeslav N. DIMITROV
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Language:English
Published: European Association of Geographers 2019-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/187
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description This paper deals with quantitative evaluation of Riparian zones land cover and land use data set for Bulgaria, supported by Copernicus Programme's funds. This verification task is a part of a project of the European Environmental Agency. The methodology is based on visual inspection of sample polygons on top of reference data sets. The web-based LACO-Wiki tool is used for the verification, based on levels 1 to 4 of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) nomenclature. Typical class encoding errors and delineation drawbacks are grouped and analysed as several problem types. Detailed scores and accuracy estimates are provided, supported by appropriate visual examples. Class code confusion appears mostly in classes missing or with rare occurrence in Bulgaria. In general, the delineation is correct with some predominance of unnecessary parts inclusion in the sample polygons area. The Riparian zones product provides very good thematic and spatial detail and can be of value for many applications
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spelling doaj-art-93355352a1e64c70840e9a555b1eaa082025-01-01T06:57:59ZengEuropean Association of GeographersEuropean Journal of Geography1792-13412410-74332019-01-01102Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problemsYulia G. KROUMOVA Radka G. KOLEVA Youlin N. TEPELIEV Ventzeslav N. DIMITROV This paper deals with quantitative evaluation of Riparian zones land cover and land use data set for Bulgaria, supported by Copernicus Programme's funds. This verification task is a part of a project of the European Environmental Agency. The methodology is based on visual inspection of sample polygons on top of reference data sets. The web-based LACO-Wiki tool is used for the verification, based on levels 1 to 4 of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) nomenclature. Typical class encoding errors and delineation drawbacks are grouped and analysed as several problem types. Detailed scores and accuracy estimates are provided, supported by appropriate visual examples. Class code confusion appears mostly in classes missing or with rare occurrence in Bulgaria. In general, the delineation is correct with some predominance of unnecessary parts inclusion in the sample polygons area. The Riparian zones product provides very good thematic and spatial detail and can be of value for many applications https://www.eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/187Copernicus, local component, thematic accuracy, land cover, sampling, Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite image, visual interpretation.
spellingShingle Yulia G. KROUMOVA
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Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
European Journal of Geography
Copernicus, local component, thematic accuracy, land cover, sampling, Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite image, visual interpretation.
title Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
title_full Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
title_fullStr Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
title_full_unstemmed Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
title_short Verification of Copernicus riparian zones local component for Bulgaria – specific cases and typical problems
title_sort verification of copernicus riparian zones local component for bulgaria specific cases and typical problems
topic Copernicus, local component, thematic accuracy, land cover, sampling, Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite image, visual interpretation.
url https://www.eurogeojournal.eu/index.php/egj/article/view/187
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