creating a uav image dataset for the estimation of invasive plant biomass

Evaluación de la biomasa de plantas invasoras mediante datos de teledetección de vehículos aéreos no tripulados

In this protocol, the proposed method of invasive biomass estimation based on UAV remote sensing and computer vision can reflect the distribution of invasive organisms and predict the degree of invasive biohazard. Estimates of the distribution and biomass of invasive organisms are critical to the prevention and control of these organisms. Once invasive plants invade, they can damage the ecosystem and cause huge economic losses. Quickly and accurately identifying invasive plants and estimating key invasive plant biomass are major challenges in invasive plant monitoring and control. In this protocol, we take Mikania micrantha as an example to explore an invasive plant biomass estimation method based on unmanned aerial remote sensing and computer vision, which provides a new approach and method for the ecological research of invasive plants and promotes the ecological research and management of invasive plants.
At present, the biomass measurement of Mikania micrantha is mainly done by manual sampling1. The traditional methods of biomass measurement need a lot of workforce and material resources, which are inefficient and limited by the terrain; it is difficult to meet the needs of regional biomass estimation of Mikania micrantha. The major advantage of using this protocol is that it provides a method for quantifying regional invasive plant biomass and spatial distribution of invasive plants in a way that does not take into account the sampling limitations of the area and eliminates the need for manual surveys.
UAV remote sensing technology has achieved certain results in plant biomass estimation and has been widely used in agriculture2,3,4,5,6,7, forestry8,9,10,11, and grassland12,13,14. UAV remote sensing technology has the advantages of low cost, high efficiency, high precision, and flexible operation15,16, which can efficiently obtain remote sensing image data in the study area; then, the texture feature and vegetation index of remote sensing image are extracted to provide data support for the estimation of plant biomass in large area. Current plant biomass estimation methods are mainly categorized into parametric and nonparametric models17. With the development of machine learning algorithms, nonparametric machine learning models with higher accuracy have been widely used in remote sensing estimation of plant biomass. Chen et al.18 utilized mixed logistic regression (MLR), KNNR, and random forest regression (RFR) to estimate the aboveground biomass of forests in Yunnan Province. They concluded that the machine learning models, specifically KNNR and RFR, resulted in superior outcomes compared to MLR. Yan et al.19 employed RFR and extreme gradient boosting (XGBR) regression models to assess the accuracy of estimating subtropical forest biomass using various sets of variables. Tian et al.20 utilized eleven machine-learning models to estimate the aboveground biomass of varying mangrove forest species in Beibuwan Bay. The researchers discovered that the XGBR method was more effective in determining the aboveground biomass of mangrove forests. Plant biomass estimation using man-machine remote sensing is a well-established practice, however, the use of UAV for biomass estimation of the invasive plant Mikania micrantha has yet to be reported both domestically and internationally. This approach is fundamentally different from all previous methods of biomass estimation for invasive plants, especially Mikania micrantha.
To sum up, UAV remote sensing has the advantages of high resolution, high efficiency, and low cost. In the feature variable extraction of remote sensing images, texture features combined with vegetation indexes can obtain better regression prediction performance. Nonparametric models can obtain more accurate regression models than parametric ones in plant biomass estimation. Therefore, to calculate the null distribution of invasive plants and their biomass precisely, we suggest the following outlined procedures for the invasive plant biomass experiment that relies on remote sensing using UAVs and computer vision.

Autor destacado: Teledetección de UAV para la estimación eficiente de la biomasa de plantas invasoras

Estimación de biomasa basada en visión artificial para plantas invasoras

Creación de un conjunto de datos de imágenes de UAV para la estimación de la biomasa de plantas invasoras

Para comenzar, emplee un enfoque de muestreo aleatorio con suficientes muestras de biomasa para determinar las ubicaciones de muestreo de suelo en el área de estudio. Coloque el marco de muestra horizontalmente sobre la vegetación, abarcando completamente las plantas con una distancia mínima de separación de dos metros entre cada planta. Utilice un dron y una cámara para construir un vehículo aéreo no tripulado o un sistema de filmación de teledetección UAV.Para trazar la ruta dentro del área de estudio especificada utilizando el UAV, primero, establezca una tasa de superposición de rumbo y lateral del 70%Mantenga la cámara perpendicular al suelo y a una altitud de 30 metros para capturar fotos a intervalos de tiempo uniformes de dos segundos. Ejecute el archivo de script para almacenar las imágenes aéreas para su posterior procesamiento con el software Python para la estimación de biomasa. Para crear el conjunto de datos utilizando la programación de Python, proceda a segmentar los datos de imagen sin procesar en imágenes más pequeñas de tamaño igual que las imágenes de muestra.Utilice el método de ventana deslizante para la segmentación, estableciendo los pasos horizontal y vertical en 280 píxeles. A partir de las imágenes pequeñas segmentadas, seleccione aleatoriamente 880 imágenes de plantas invasoras y 1.500 imágenes de fondo para crear un conjunto de datos. A continuación, divida este conjunto de datos en conjuntos de entrenamiento, validación y prueba en una proporción de 6:2:2.

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Creating a UAV Image Dataset for the Estimation of Invasive Plant Biomass

188 vistas. Para comenzar, emplee un enfoque de muestreo aleatorio con suficientes muestras de biomasa para determinar las ubicaciones de muestreo de suelo en el área de estudio. Coloque el marco de muestra horizontalmente sobre la vegetación, abarcando completamente las plantas con una distancia mínima de separación de dos metros entre cada planta. Utilice un dron y una cámara para construir un vehículo aéreo no tripulado o un sistema de filmación de teledetección UAV.Para trazar la ruta...

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Computer Vision-Based Biomass Estimation for Invasive Plants

We report on the detailed steps of a method to estimate the biomass of invasive plants based on UAV remote sensing and computer vision. To collect samples from the study area, we prepared a sample square assembly to randomize the sampling points. An unmanned aerial camera system was constructed using a drone and camera to acquire continuous RGB images of the study area through automated navigation. After completing the shooting, the aboveground biomass in the sample frame was collected, and all correspondences were labeled and packaged. The sample data was processed, and the aerial images were segmented into small images of 280 x 280 pixels to create an image dataset. A deep convolutional neural network was used to map the distribution of Mikania micrantha in the study area, and its vegetation index was obtained. The organisms collected were dried, and the dry weight was recorded as the ground truth biomass. The invasive plant biomass regression model was constructed using the K-nearest neighbor regression (KNNR)&#160;by extracting the vegetation index from the sample images as an independent variable and integrating it with the ground truth biomass as a dependent variable. The results showed that it was possible to predict the biomass of invasive plants accurately. An accurate spatial distribution map of invasive plant biomass was generated by image traversal, allowing precise identification of high-risk areas affected by invasive plants. In summary, this study demonstrates the potential of combining unmanned aerial vehicle remote sensing with&#160;machine learning techniques to estimate invasive plant biomass. It contributes significantly to the research of new technologies and methods for real-time monitoring of invasive plants and provides technical support for intelligent monitoring and hazard assessment at the regional scale.

We report detailed procedures for an invasive plant biomass estimation method that utilizes data obtained from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing to assess biomass and capture the spatial distribution of invasive species. This approach proves highly beneficial for conducting hazard assessment and early warning of invasive plants.

We report on the detailed steps of a method to estimate the biomass of invasive plants based on UAV remote sensing and computer vision. To collect samples ...