Geographer how-to
How to Classify Satellite Imagery
Classification turns pixels into land cover.
Quick answer
Classification turns pixels into land cover. In short: pick; correct; create, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Pick imagery.
Correct it.
Create training samples.
Run classification.
Check accuracy.
Refine.
Safety reminders for geographers
- Follow field safety
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Key terms
Spatial analysis · Remote sensing · Land use · Choropleth map · Hot spot analysis · Scale: see the full geographer glossary.