This paper describes the methodology and results of classifications of Landsat TM data of the Istanbul for the
years 1987 and 2007. Nine different land cover/use categories have been used, named built-up area, cropland,
barren ground, grassland, scrub/brush, water, ever green, deciduous, cloud and others uses. When the obtained
classification results are evaluated as a result of, the 1987 Landsat image overall accuracy of 79 % and a kappa
value of 0.76, the 2007 Landsat image overall accuracy of 83.50% and kappa value of 0.81. Thus, Istanbul's
change analysis was revealed that the 20-year period. The classifications have provided an economical and
accurate way to quantify, map and analyze changes over time in land cover.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | August 2, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 3 Issue: 2 |
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