Combining pixel and object based image analysis of ultra-high resolution multibeam bathymetry and backscatter for habitat mapping in shallow marine waters

Daniel Ierodiaconou; Alexandre CG Schimel; David Kennedy; Jacquomo Monk; Grace Gaylard; Mary Young; Markus Diesing; Alex Rattray

Journal article

Combining pixel and object based image analysis of ultra-high resolution multibeam bathymetry and backscatter for habitat mapping in shallow marine waters

Daniel Ierodiaconou, Alexandre CG Schimel, David Kennedy, Jacquomo Monk, Grace Gaylard, Mary Young, Markus Diesing, Alex Rattray

MARINE GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH | SPRINGER | Published : 2018

DOI: 10.1007/s11001-017-9338-z

Abstract

Habitat mapping data are increasingly being recognised for their importance in underpinning marine spatial planning. The ability to collect ultra-high resolution (cm) multibeam echosounder (MBES) data in shallow waters has facilitated understanding of the fine-scale distribution of benthic habitats in these areas that are often prone to human disturbance. Developing quantitative and objective approaches to integrate MBES data with ground observations for predictive modelling is essential for ensuring repeatability and providing confidence measures for habitat mapping products. Whilst supervised classification approaches are becoming more common, users are often faced with a decision whether ..

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University of Melbourne Researchers

David M. Kennedy Author Science

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Funding Acknowledgements

We thank Dr Matt Edmunds from Australian Marine Ecology and Dr Steffan Howe from Parks Victoria for provision of the AUV data collected as part of an invasive pest survey. We thank Sean Blake for assistance with the collection of MBES data aboard Deakin University's research vessel Yolla. We thank the Port Welshpool Coast Guard for providing accommodation and vessel support during video and sediment surveys. AR and MY were supported by the Victorian Marine Habitat Mapping Program with funds through Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, Parks Victoria and Australian National Data Services (ANDS) through funding from the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Programme. JM was supported by the Marine Biodiversity Hub through funding from the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Programme. This project was funded by Parks Victoria, POZIBLE project Voyages of Discovery and Somers Carroll Productions.