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Artificial neural networks (ANNs) and evolutionary computation methods have been successfully applied in remote sensing applications since they offer unique advantages for the analysis of remotely-sensed images. ANNs are effective in finding underlying relationships and structures within multidimensional datasets. Thanks to new sensors, we have images with more spectral bands at higher spatial resolutions, which clearly recall big data problems. For this purpose, evolutionary algorithms become the best solution for analysis. This book includes eleven high-quality papers, selected after a careful reviewing process, addressing current remote sensing problems. In the chapters of the book, superstructural optimization was suggested for the optimal design of feedforward neural networks, CNN networks were deployed for a nanosatellite payload to select images eligible for transmission to ground, a new weight feature value convolutional neural network (WFCNN) was applied for fine remote sensing image segmentation and extracting improved land-use information, mask regional-convolutional neural networks (Mask R-CNN) was employed for extracting valley fill faces, state-of-the-art convolutional neural network (CNN)-based object detection models were applied to automatically detect airplanes and ships in VHR satellite images, a coarse-to-fine detection strategy was employed to detect ships at different sizes, and a deep quadruplet network (DQN) was proposed for hyperspectral image classification.

Research & information: general --- convolutional neural network --- image segmentation --- multi-scale feature fusion --- semantic features --- Gaofen 6 --- aerial images --- land-use --- Tai’an --- convolutional neural networks (CNNs) --- feature fusion --- ship detection --- optical remote sensing images --- end-to-end detection --- transfer learning --- remote sensing --- single shot multi-box detector (SSD) --- You Look Only Once-v3 (YOLO-v3) --- Faster RCNN --- statistical features --- Gaofen-2 imagery --- winter wheat --- post-processing --- spatial distribution --- Feicheng --- China --- light detection and ranging --- LiDAR --- deep learning --- convolutional neural networks --- CNNs --- mask regional-convolutional neural networks --- mask R-CNN --- digital terrain analysis --- resource extraction --- hyperspectral image classification --- few-shot learning --- quadruplet loss --- dense network --- dilated convolutional network --- artificial neural networks --- classification --- superstructure optimization --- mixed-inter nonlinear programming --- hyperspectral images --- super-resolution --- SRGAN --- model generalization --- image downscaling --- mixed forest --- multi-label segmentation --- semantic segmentation --- unmanned aerial vehicles --- classification ensemble --- machine learning --- Sentinel-2 --- geographic information system (GIS) --- earth observation --- on-board --- microsat --- mission --- nanosat --- AI on the edge --- CNN

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Artificial neural networks (ANNs) and evolutionary computation methods have been successfully applied in remote sensing applications since they offer unique advantages for the analysis of remotely-sensed images. ANNs are effective in finding underlying relationships and structures within multidimensional datasets. Thanks to new sensors, we have images with more spectral bands at higher spatial resolutions, which clearly recall big data problems. For this purpose, evolutionary algorithms become the best solution for analysis. This book includes eleven high-quality papers, selected after a careful reviewing process, addressing current remote sensing problems. In the chapters of the book, superstructural optimization was suggested for the optimal design of feedforward neural networks, CNN networks were deployed for a nanosatellite payload to select images eligible for transmission to ground, a new weight feature value convolutional neural network (WFCNN) was applied for fine remote sensing image segmentation and extracting improved land-use information, mask regional-convolutional neural networks (Mask R-CNN) was employed for extracting valley fill faces, state-of-the-art convolutional neural network (CNN)-based object detection models were applied to automatically detect airplanes and ships in VHR satellite images, a coarse-to-fine detection strategy was employed to detect ships at different sizes, and a deep quadruplet network (DQN) was proposed for hyperspectral image classification.

Research & information: general --- convolutional neural network --- image segmentation --- multi-scale feature fusion --- semantic features --- Gaofen 6 --- aerial images --- land-use --- Tai’an --- convolutional neural networks (CNNs) --- feature fusion --- ship detection --- optical remote sensing images --- end-to-end detection --- transfer learning --- remote sensing --- single shot multi-box detector (SSD) --- You Look Only Once-v3 (YOLO-v3) --- Faster RCNN --- statistical features --- Gaofen-2 imagery --- winter wheat --- post-processing --- spatial distribution --- Feicheng --- China --- light detection and ranging --- LiDAR --- deep learning --- convolutional neural networks --- CNNs --- mask regional-convolutional neural networks --- mask R-CNN --- digital terrain analysis --- resource extraction --- hyperspectral image classification --- few-shot learning --- quadruplet loss --- dense network --- dilated convolutional network --- artificial neural networks --- classification --- superstructure optimization --- mixed-inter nonlinear programming --- hyperspectral images --- super-resolution --- SRGAN --- model generalization --- image downscaling --- mixed forest --- multi-label segmentation --- semantic segmentation --- unmanned aerial vehicles --- classification ensemble --- machine learning --- Sentinel-2 --- geographic information system (GIS) --- earth observation --- on-board --- microsat --- mission --- nanosat --- AI on the edge --- CNN --- convolutional neural network --- image segmentation --- multi-scale feature fusion --- semantic features --- Gaofen 6 --- aerial images --- land-use --- Tai’an --- convolutional neural networks (CNNs) --- feature fusion --- ship detection --- optical remote sensing images --- end-to-end detection --- transfer learning --- remote sensing --- single shot multi-box detector (SSD) --- You Look Only Once-v3 (YOLO-v3) --- Faster RCNN --- statistical features --- Gaofen-2 imagery --- winter wheat --- post-processing --- spatial distribution --- Feicheng --- China --- light detection and ranging --- LiDAR --- deep learning --- convolutional neural networks --- CNNs --- mask regional-convolutional neural networks --- mask R-CNN --- digital terrain analysis --- resource extraction --- hyperspectral image classification --- few-shot learning --- quadruplet loss --- dense network --- dilated convolutional network --- artificial neural networks --- classification --- superstructure optimization --- mixed-inter nonlinear programming --- hyperspectral images --- super-resolution --- SRGAN --- model generalization --- image downscaling --- mixed forest --- multi-label segmentation --- semantic segmentation --- unmanned aerial vehicles --- classification ensemble --- machine learning --- Sentinel-2 --- geographic information system (GIS) --- earth observation --- on-board --- microsat --- mission --- nanosat --- AI on the edge --- CNN

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Modern agriculture needs to have high production efficiency combined with a high quality of obtained products. This applies to both crop and livestock production. To meet these requirements, advanced methods of data analysis are more and more frequently used, including those derived from artificial intelligence methods. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are one of the most popular tools of this kind. They are widely used in solving various classification and prediction tasks, for some time also in the broadly defined field of agriculture. They can form part of precision farming and decision support systems. Artificial neural networks can replace the classical methods of modelling many issues, and are one of the main alternatives to classical mathematical models. The spectrum of applications of artificial neural networks is very wide. For a long time now, researchers from all over the world have been using these tools to support agricultural production, making it more efficient and providing the highest-quality products possible.

Research & information: general --- Biology, life sciences --- Technology, engineering, agriculture --- artificial neural network (ANN) --- Grain weevil identification --- neural modelling classification --- winter wheat --- grain --- artificial neural network --- ferulic acid --- deoxynivalenol --- nivalenol --- MLP network --- sensitivity analysis --- precision agriculture --- machine learning --- similarity --- metric --- memory --- deep learning --- plant growth --- dynamic response --- root zone temperature --- dynamic model --- NARX neural networks --- hydroponics --- vegetation indices --- UAV --- neural network --- corn plant density --- corn canopy cover --- yield prediction --- CLQ --- GA-BPNN --- GPP-driven spectral model --- rice phenology --- EBK --- correlation filter --- crop yield prediction --- hybrid feature extraction --- recursive feature elimination wrapper --- artificial neural networks --- big data --- classification --- high-throughput phenotyping --- modeling --- predicting --- time series forecasting --- soybean --- food production --- paddy rice mapping --- dynamic time warping --- LSTM --- weakly supervised learning --- cropland mapping --- apparent soil electrical conductivity (ECa) --- magnetic susceptibility (MS) --- EM38 --- neural networks --- Phoenix dactylifera L. --- Medjool dates --- image classification --- convolutional neural networks --- transfer learning --- average degree of coverage --- coverage unevenness coefficient --- optimization --- high-resolution imagery --- oil palm tree --- CNN --- Faster-RCNN --- image identification --- agroecology --- weeds --- yield gap --- environment --- health --- crop models --- soil and plant nutrition --- automated harvesting --- model application for sustainable agriculture --- remote sensing for agriculture --- decision supporting systems --- neural image analysis

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This book compiles a set of original and innovative papers included in the Special Issue on UAVs for vegetation monitoring, which proves the wide scope of UAVs in very diverse vegetation applications, both in agricultural and forestry scenarios, ranging from the characterization of relevant vegetation features to the detection of plant or crop stressors. New methods and techniques are developed and applied to diverse vegetation scenarios to meet the main challenge of sustainability.

Research & information: general --- UAS --- UAV --- vegetation cover --- multispectral --- land cover --- forest --- Acacia --- Indonesia --- tropics --- vegetation ground cover --- vegetation indices --- agro-environmental measures --- olive groves --- southern Spain --- sUAS --- water stress --- ornamental --- container-grown --- artificial intelligence --- machine learning --- deep learning --- neural network --- visual recognition --- precision agriculture --- canopy cover --- image analysis --- crop mapping --- evapotranspiration (ET) --- GRAPEX --- remote sensing --- Two Source Energy Balance model (TSEB) --- contextual spatial domain/resolution --- data aggregation --- eddy covariance (EC) --- Fusarium wilt --- crop disease --- banana --- multispectral remote sensing --- purple rapeseed leaves --- unmanned aerial vehicle --- U-Net --- plant segmentation --- nitrogen stress --- Glycine max --- RGB --- canopy height --- close remote sensing --- growth model --- curve fitting --- NDVI --- solar zenith angle --- flight altitude --- time of day --- operating parameters --- CNN --- Faster RCNN --- SSD --- Inception v2 --- patch-based CNN --- MobileNet v2 --- detection performance --- inference time --- disease detection --- cotton root rot --- plant-level --- single-plant --- plant-by-plant --- classification --- UAV remote sensing --- crop monitoring --- RGB imagery --- multispectral imagery --- century-old biochar --- semantic segmentation --- random forest --- crop canopy --- multispectral image --- chlorophyll content --- remote sensing technique --- individual plant segmentation --- plant detection --- transfer learning --- maize tassel --- tassel branch number --- convolution neural network --- VGG16 --- plant nitrogen estimation --- vegetation index --- image segmentation --- transpiration --- method comparison --- oil palm --- multiple linear regression --- support vector machine --- artificial neural network --- UAV hyperspectral --- wheat yellow rust --- disease monitoring --- texture --- spatial resolution --- RGB camera --- thermal camera --- drought tolerance --- forage grass --- HSV --- CIELab --- broad-sense heritability --- phenotyping gap --- high throughput field phenotyping --- UAV digital images --- winter wheat biomass --- multiscale textures --- red-edge spectra --- least squares support vector machine --- variable importance --- drone --- hyperspectral --- thermal --- nutrient deficiency --- weed detection --- disease diagnosis --- plant trails --- UAS --- UAV --- vegetation cover --- multispectral --- land cover --- forest --- Acacia --- Indonesia --- tropics --- vegetation ground cover --- vegetation indices --- agro-environmental measures --- olive groves --- southern Spain --- sUAS --- water stress --- ornamental --- container-grown --- artificial intelligence --- machine learning --- deep learning --- neural network --- visual recognition --- precision agriculture --- canopy cover --- image analysis --- crop mapping --- evapotranspiration (ET) --- GRAPEX --- remote sensing --- Two Source Energy Balance model (TSEB) --- contextual spatial domain/resolution --- data aggregation --- eddy covariance (EC) --- Fusarium wilt --- crop disease --- banana --- multispectral remote sensing --- purple rapeseed leaves --- unmanned aerial vehicle --- U-Net --- plant segmentation --- nitrogen stress --- Glycine max --- RGB --- canopy height --- close remote sensing --- growth model --- curve fitting --- NDVI --- solar zenith angle --- flight altitude --- time of day --- operating parameters --- CNN --- Faster RCNN --- SSD --- Inception v2 --- patch-based CNN --- MobileNet v2 --- detection performance --- inference time --- disease detection --- cotton root rot --- plant-level --- single-plant --- plant-by-plant --- classification --- UAV remote sensing --- crop monitoring --- RGB imagery --- multispectral imagery --- century-old biochar --- semantic segmentation --- random forest --- crop canopy --- multispectral image --- chlorophyll content --- remote sensing technique --- individual plant segmentation --- plant detection --- transfer learning --- maize tassel --- tassel branch number --- convolution neural network --- VGG16 --- plant nitrogen estimation --- vegetation index --- image segmentation --- transpiration --- method comparison --- oil palm --- multiple linear regression --- support vector machine --- artificial neural network --- UAV hyperspectral --- wheat yellow rust --- disease monitoring --- texture --- spatial resolution --- RGB camera --- thermal camera --- drought tolerance --- forage grass --- HSV --- CIELab --- broad-sense heritability --- phenotyping gap --- high throughput field phenotyping --- UAV digital images --- winter wheat biomass --- multiscale textures --- red-edge spectra --- least squares support vector machine --- variable importance --- drone --- hyperspectral --- thermal --- nutrient deficiency --- weed detection --- disease diagnosis --- plant trails

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This book compiles a set of original and innovative papers included in the Special Issue on UAVs for vegetation monitoring, which proves the wide scope of UAVs in very diverse vegetation applications, both in agricultural and forestry scenarios, ranging from the characterization of relevant vegetation features to the detection of plant or crop stressors. New methods and techniques are developed and applied to diverse vegetation scenarios to meet the main challenge of sustainability.

UAS --- UAV --- vegetation cover --- multispectral --- land cover --- forest --- Acacia --- Indonesia --- tropics --- vegetation ground cover --- vegetation indices --- agro-environmental measures --- olive groves --- southern Spain --- sUAS --- water stress --- ornamental --- container-grown --- artificial intelligence --- machine learning --- deep learning --- neural network --- visual recognition --- precision agriculture --- canopy cover --- image analysis --- crop mapping --- evapotranspiration (ET) --- GRAPEX --- remote sensing --- Two Source Energy Balance model (TSEB) --- contextual spatial domain/resolution --- data aggregation --- eddy covariance (EC) --- Fusarium wilt --- crop disease --- banana --- multispectral remote sensing --- purple rapeseed leaves --- unmanned aerial vehicle --- U-Net --- plant segmentation --- nitrogen stress --- Glycine max --- RGB --- canopy height --- close remote sensing --- growth model --- curve fitting --- NDVI --- solar zenith angle --- flight altitude --- time of day --- operating parameters --- CNN --- Faster RCNN --- SSD --- Inception v2 --- patch-based CNN --- MobileNet v2 --- detection performance --- inference time --- disease detection --- cotton root rot --- plant-level --- single-plant --- plant-by-plant --- classification --- UAV remote sensing --- crop monitoring --- RGB imagery --- multispectral imagery --- century-old biochar --- semantic segmentation --- random forest --- crop canopy --- multispectral image --- chlorophyll content --- remote sensing technique --- individual plant segmentation --- plant detection --- transfer learning --- maize tassel --- tassel branch number --- convolution neural network --- VGG16 --- plant nitrogen estimation --- vegetation index --- image segmentation --- transpiration --- method comparison --- oil palm --- multiple linear regression --- support vector machine --- artificial neural network --- UAV hyperspectral --- wheat yellow rust --- disease monitoring --- texture --- spatial resolution --- RGB camera --- thermal camera --- drought tolerance --- forage grass --- HSV --- CIELab --- broad-sense heritability --- phenotyping gap --- high throughput field phenotyping --- UAV digital images --- winter wheat biomass --- multiscale textures --- red-edge spectra --- least squares support vector machine --- variable importance --- drone --- hyperspectral --- thermal --- nutrient deficiency --- weed detection --- disease diagnosis --- plant trails