Mapping vegetation communities of the Karkonosze National Park using APEX hyperspectral data and Support Vector Machines

Abstract

This research aims to discover the potential of hyperspectral remote sensing data for mapping mountain vegetation ecosystems. First, the importance of mountain ecosystems to the global system should be stressed due to mountainous ecosystems forming a very sensitive indicator of global climate change. Furthermore, a variety of biotic and abiotic factors influence the spatial distribution of vegetation in the mountains, producing a diverse mosaic leading to high biodiversity.

Keywords

• hyperspectral data
• apex
• karkonosze national park
• mapping/ classification
• vegetation communities