Feasibility of using template-based and object-based automated detection methods for quantifying black and hybrid imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta and S. invicta × richteri) mounds in aerial digital imagery

Rangeland Journal

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 291-295

  Vogt, James T ^a   Wallet, Bradley ^b,c  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b Automated Decisions LLC   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

Author keywords

Classification

Indexed keywords

SOLENOPSIS GEMINATA; SOLENOPSIS INVICTA;

EID: 55149105230     PISSN: 10369872     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/RJ08007     Document Type: Article

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