Frontiers in Earth Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Soil-rock
mixtures
are
geological
materials
with
complex
physical
and
mechanical
properties.
Therefore,
the
stability
prediction
of
soil-rock
mixture
slopes
using
machine
learning
methods
is
an
important
topic
in
field
engineering.
This
study
uses
investigated
detail
as
dataset.
An
intelligent
optimization
algorithm-weighted
mean
vectors
algorithm
(INFO)
coupled
a
algorithm.
One
new
ensemble
models,
which
named
IN-Voting,
INFO
voting
model.
Twelve
single
models
sixteen
novel
IN-Voting
built
to
predict
slopes.
Then,
accuracies
above
compared
evaluated
three
evaluation
metrics:
coefficient
determination
(
R
2
),
square
error
(MSE),
absolute
(MAE).
Finally,
model
based
on
five
weak
learners
used
final
for
predicting
also
analyze
importance
input
parameters.
The
results
show
that:
1)
Among
12
slopes,
MLP
(Multilayer
Perceptron)
has
highest
accuracy.
2)
higher
accuracy
than
up
0.9846)
structural
factors
affecting
decreasing
order
rock
content,
bedrock
inclination,
slope
height,
angle.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
The
agriculture
sector
provides
the
majority
of
food
supplies,
ensures
security,
and
promotes
sustainable
development.
Due
to
recent
climate
changes
as
well
trends
in
human
population
growth
environmental
degradation,
need
for
timely
agricultural
information
continues
rise.
This
study
analyzes
predicts
impacts
change
on
security
(FS).
For
2002-2021,
Landsat,
MODIS
satellite
images
predisposing
variables
(land
surface
temperature
(LST),
evapotranspiration,
precipitation,
sunny
days,
cloud
ratio,
soil
salinity,
moisture,
groundwater
quality,
types,
digital
elevation
model,
slope,
aspect)
were
used.
First,
we
used
a
deep
learning
convolutional
neural
network
(DL-CNN)
based
Google
Earth
Engine
(GEE)
detect
land
(AL).
A
remote
sensing-based
approach
combined
with
analytical
process
(ANP)
model
was
identify
frost-affected
areas.
We
then
analyzed
relationship
between
climatic,
geospatial,
topographical
AL
found
negative
correlations
-
0.80,
0.58,
0.43,
0.45
LST,
respectively.
There
is
positive
correlation
quality
0.39,
0.25,
0.21,
0.77,
areas
elevation,
aspect
are
0.55,
0.40,
0.52,
0.35,
0.45,
0.39.
Frost-affected
have
day,
moisture
0.68,
0.23,
0.38,
Our
findings
show
that
increase
salinity
associated
decrease
AL.
Additionally,
decreases
decreasing
quality.
It
also
increase,
well.
Furthermore,
when
decrease.
Finally,
predicted
FS
threat
2030,
2040,
2050,
2060
using
CA-Markov
method.
According
results,
will
by
0.36%
from
2030
2060.
Between
2060,
however,
area
very
high
about
10.64%.
In
sum,
this
accentuates
critical
region.
proposed
methods
could
be
helpful
researchers
quantify
different
regions
periods.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 858 - 858
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Flood
susceptibility
mapping
plays
a
crucial
role
in
flood
risk
assessment
and
management.
Accurate
identification
of
areas
prone
to
flooding
is
essential
for
implementing
effective
mitigation
measures
informing
decision-making
processes.
In
this
regard,
the
present
study
used
high-resolution
remote
sensing
products,
i.e.,
synthetic
aperture
radar
(SAR)
images
inventory
preparation
integrated
four
machine
learning
models
(Random
Forest:
RF,
Classification
Regression
Trees:
CART,
Support
Vector
Machine:
SVM,
Extreme
Gradient
Boosting:
XGBoost)
predict
Metlili
watershed,
Morocco.
Initially,
12
independent
variables
(elevation,
slope
angle,
aspect,
plan
curvature,
topographic
wetness
index,
stream
power
distance
from
streams,
roads,
lithology,
rainfall,
land
use/land
cover,
normalized
vegetation
index)
were
as
conditioning
factors.
The
dataset
was
divided
into
70%
30%
training
validation
purposes
using
popular
library,
scikit-learn
(i.e.,
train_test_split)
Python
programming
language.
Additionally,
area
under
curve
(AUC)
evaluate
performance
models.
accuracy
results
showed
that
XGBoost
predicted
with
AUC
values
0.807,
0.780,
0.756,
0.727,
respectively.
However,
RF
model
performed
better
at
prediction
compared
other
applied.
As
per
model,
22.49%,
16.02%,
12.67%,
18.10%,
31.70%
watershed
are
estimated
being
very
low,
moderate,
high,
highly
susceptible
flooding,
Therefore,
integration
data
could
have
promising
predicting
similar
environments.
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 30, 2023
Gully
erosion
has
been
identified
in
recent
decades
as
a
global
threat
to
people
and
property.
This
problem
also
affects
the
socioeconomic
stability
of
societies
therefore
limits
their
sustainable
development,
it
impacts
nonrenewable
resource
on
human
scale,
namely,
soil.
The
focus
this
study
is
evaluate
prediction
performance
four
machine
learning
(ML)
models:
Logistic
Regression
(LR),
classification
regression
tree
(CART),
Linear
Discriminate
Analysis
(LDA),
k-Nearest
Neighbors
(kNN),
which
are
novel
approaches
gully
modeling
research,
particularly
semi-arid
regions
with
mountainous
character.
204
samples
areas
non-erosion
were
collected
through
field
surveys
high-resolution
satellite
images,
17
significant
factors
considered.
dataset
cells
(70%
for
training
30%
testing)
randomly
prepared
assess
robustness
different
models.
functional
relevance
between
soil
effective
was
computed
using
ML
models
evaluated
metrics,
including
accuracy,
kappa
coefficient.
kNN
ideal
model
study.
value
AUC
from
ROC
considering
testing
datasets
KNN
0.93;
remaining
associated
similar
terms
values.
values
GLM,
LDA,
CART
0.90,
0.91,
0.84,
respectively.
accuracy
validation
CART,
KNN,
GLM
0.85,
0.82,
0.89,
0.84
Kappa
0.70,
0.65,
0.68,
models,
particular
have
achieved
outstanding
results
creating
susceptibility
maps.
maps
created
most
reliable
could
be
useful
tool
management,
watershed
conservation
prevention
water
losses.
Environmental Challenges,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100699 - 100699
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Agriculture
drought
is
a
decrease
in
soil
moisture
during
growing
season.
In
this
study,
comprehensive
remote
sensing-based
Drought
Condition
Indicator
(CADCI)
was
developed
to
monitor
the
agriculture
semi-arid
environments
and
assess
its
effectiveness
rainfed
regions
(A)
Jordan
(B)
Syria.
First,
sensed-based
drought-condition
spectral
indices
[i.e.,
Vegetation
Index
(VCI),
Temperature
(TCI),
Evapotranspiration
(ETCI),
Precipitation
(PCI),
Soil
Moisture
(SMCI),
Health
(VHI)]
were
calculated
using
data
from
Moderate
Resolution
Imaging
Spectroradiometer
satellite
(MODIS)
[Land
Surface
(LST),
Normalized
Difference
(NDVI),
evapotranspiration
(ET)];
Global
Measurement
(GPMs);
Active
Passive
(SMAPs);
Sentinel-1A.
Second,
Random
Forest
(RF)
used
estimate
determine
relative
importance
of
these
based
on
Standardized
(SPI)
values
select
three
that
have
most
monthly
short-term
identifying
for
environments,
which
PCI,
TCI,
VCI.
Third,
integrated
identify
severity
specific
thresholds
compare
pixel-specific
value
with
study
area
average
value.
For
instance,
severe
condition
identified
if
all
indicate
condition,
moderate
or
mild
conditions
are
any
two
one
conditions,
respectively.
Lastly,
none
condition.
Finally,
SPI
sets
1
3-months
(SPI-1
SPI-3)
evaluate
performance
CADCI.
The
results
showed
CADCI
has
high
agreement
SPI-1
classes
areas,
overall
accuracy
Kappa-values
85%
0.80,
A
83%
0.76
B,
Consequently,
shows
ability
agricultural
environments.
Perhaps,
it
could
be
applicable
larger
areas
due
spatial
resolution
input
dataset.
International Soil and Water Conservation Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 279 - 297
Published: Oct. 7, 2023
Gully
erosion
is
one
of
the
main
natural
hazards,
especially
in
arid
and
semi-arid
regions,
destroying
ecosystem
service
human
well-being.
Thus,
gully
susceptibility
maps
(GESM)
are
urgently
needed
for
identifying
priority
areas
on
which
appropriate
measurements
should
be
considered.
Here,
we
proposed
four
new
hybrid
Machine
learning
models,
namely
weight
evidence
-Multilayer
Perceptron
(MLP-
WoE),
–K
Nearest
neighbours
(KNN-
-
Logistic
regression
(LR-
Random
Forest
(RF-
mapping
exploring
opportunities
GIS
tools
Remote
sensing
techniques
El
Ouaar
watershed
located
Souss
plain
Morocco.
Inputs
developed
models
composed
dependent
(i.e.,
points)
a
set
independent
variables.
In
this
study,
total
314
points
were
randomly
split
into
70%
training
stage
(220
gullies)
30%
validation
(94
sets
identified
study
area.
12
conditioning
variables
including
elevation,
slope,
plane
curvature,
rainfall,
distance
to
road,
stream,
fault,
TWI,
lithology,
NDVI,
LU/LC
used
based
their
importance
mapping.
We
evaluate
performance
above
following
statistical
metrics:
Accuracy,
precision,
Area
under
curve
(AUC)
values
receiver
operating
characteristics
(ROC).
The
results
indicate
RF-
WoE
model
showed
good
accuracy
with
(AUC
=
0.8),
followed
by
KNN-WoE
0.796),
then
MLP-WoE
0.729)
LR-WoE
0.655),
respectively.
provide
information
valuable
tool
decision-makers
planners
identify
where
urgent
interventions
applied.