Feature Extraction
Sometimes you need to find a certain type of feature in an image, such as trees or buildings. Here, feature extraction uses powerful image processing tools to identify impervious surfaces.
Find impervious surfaces
Start with high-resolution imagery
Find impervious surfaces
Then apply powerful segmentation and classification algorithms...
Find impervious surfaces
...to identify and measure the impervious surfaces.
Suitability Analysis
Use geospatial criteria to determine the optimal place for just about anything. Here, suitability analysis shows you the best possible habitat for coyotes by identifying areas with access to water.
Where could coyotes live?
First, bring in a land cover layer.
Where could coyotes live?
Then, analyze the terrain.
Where could coyotes live?
Identify watersheds in the area.
Where could coyotes live?
Look for areas with access to water.
Where could coyotes live?
Final Results
Where could coyotes live?
Dark green areas are suitable habitats for coyotes.
Large-Scale Analysis
Scale up your raster analysis with a distributed processing, storage, and sharing system. ArcGIS Image Server runs locally or in the cloud and will process and analyze large collections of imagery in minutes or hours instead of days or weeks.
CASE STUDY
Blue Raster
World Resources Institute gains a better understanding of global forest loss, using imagery analysis tools from Esri.
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