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NormalView method achieves 95.5% accuracy in tree species classification using lidar data

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Researchers have developed NormalView, a novel deep learning method for classifying tree species using lidar data. This projection-based approach embeds geometric information into 2D projections, which are then fed into the YOLOv11 image classification network. The method achieved high accuracy, with 95.5% on mobile laser scanning (MLS) data and 91.8% on airborne laser scanning (ALS) data. The study also found that incorporating multispectral radiometric intensity information from multiple scanner channels can further improve classification performance. AI

IMPACT This research demonstrates a novel deep learning approach for environmental monitoring, potentially improving forestry management and ecological studies.

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NormalView method achieves 95.5% accuracy in tree species classification using lidar data

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Juho Korkeala, Jesse Muhojoki, Josef Taher, Klaara Salolahti, Matti Hyypp\"a, Antero Kukko, Juha Hyypp\"a ·

    NormalView: tree species classification from backpack and aerial lidar data using geometric projections

    arXiv:2512.05610v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Laser scanning has proven to be an invaluable tool in assessing the decomposition of forest environments. Mobile laser scanning (MLS) has shown to be highly promising for extremely accurate, tree level inventory. In this study, …

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