A segmentation algorithm for the delineation of agricultural management zones
Computers and Electronics in AgriculturePublished 18 November 2009
Moacir Pedroso, James A. Taylor, Bruno Tisseyre, Brigitte Charnomordic, Serge Guillaume
Citations100
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SJR score1.83
SNIP2.35
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The algorithm presented is a first generation segmentation algorithm and several aspects still need to be developed, in particular methods for eliminating edge effects and converting management zones into management (treatment) classes.
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