A generalized cross-tabulation matrix to compare soft-classified maps at multiple resolutions

International Journal of Geographical Information Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 1-30

  Pontius Jr , R G ^a   Cheuk, M L ^a  

^a CLARK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Accuracy; Confusion; Fuzzy; Ontology; Raster; Scale

Indexed keywords

FUZZY MATHEMATICS; GIS; METHODOLOGY; PIXEL; RASTER;

EID: 30844437069     PISSN: 13658816     EISSN: 13623087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13658810500391024     Document Type: Article

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