Separation of soil-plant spectral mixtures by factor analysis
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Remote Sensing of Environment, 1986, 19 (3), pp. 237 - 251
- Issue Date:
- 1986-01-01
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A factor-analytic inversion model is presented which enables a data set of spectral mixtures to be decomposed into the sum of unique reflecting components weighted by their corresponding amounts. Spectral mixtures are decomposed into abstract eigenspectra and eigenvector matrices. The eigenspectra are then transformed into pure component spectral signatures through a target testing procedure that allows one to individually search for the presence of ground reflecting features. Soil-plant mixtures with variable soil moisture and plant densities were successfully decomposed into dry soil, wet soil, and vegetation components and their respective amounts in all spectral mixtures were determined. Potential uses of factor analysis in soil identification and biomass assessment are discussed. © 1986.
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