Maize Classification in Arid Regions via Spatiotemporal Feature Optimization and Multi-Source Remote Sensing Integration

Maize Classification in Arid Regions via Spatiotemporal Feature Optimization and Multi-Source Remote Sensing Integration

This study addresses the challenges of redundant crop identification features and low computational efficiency in complex agricultural environments, particularly in arid regions. Focusing on the Hexi region of Gansu Province, we utilized the Google Earth Engine (GEE) to integrate Sentinel-2 optical...

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Main Authors: Guang Yang, Jun Wang, Zhengyuan Qi
Format: Article
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Serier:Agronomy
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GEE
maize
feature optimization
random forest
recursive feature elimination (RF-RFE)
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Summary:This study addresses the challenges of redundant crop identification features and low computational efficiency in complex agricultural environments, particularly in arid regions. Focusing on the Hexi region of Gansu Province, we utilized the Google Earth Engine (GEE) to integrate Sentinel-2 optical imagery (10 bands) and Sentinel-1 radar data (VV/VH polarization), constructing a 96-feature set that comprises spectral, vegetation index, red-edge, and texture variables. The recursive feature elimination random forest (RF-RFE) algorithm was employed for feature selection and model optimization. Key findings include: (1) Variables driven by spatiotemporal differentiation were effectively selected, with red-edge bands (B5–B7) during the grain-filling stage in August accounting for 56.7% of the top 30 features, which were closely correlated with canopy chlorophyll content (<i>p</i> < 0.01). (2) A breakthrough in lightweight modeling was achieved, reducing the number of features by 69%, enhancing computational efficiency by 62.5% (from 8 h to 3 h), and decreasing memory usage by 66.7% (from 12 GB to 4 GB), while maintaining classification accuracy (PA: 97.69%, UA: 97.20%, Kappa: 0.89). (3) Multi-source data fusion improved accuracy by 11.54% compared to optical-only schemes, demonstrating the compensatory role of radar in arid, cloudy regions. This study offers an interpretable and transferable lightweight framework for precision crop monitoring in arid zones.
ISSN:2073-4395

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