An improved learning vector quantization neural network for land cover classification with multi-temporal Radarsat images

A learning vector quantization(LVQ) neural network classifier is for the first time applied for SAR data classification, of which the training termination rule is modified to make it have both the ability of classification and class signature analysis. A very high land cover classification accuracy is achieved. Especially under the condition that texture is considered, almost all roads can be classified correctly, which cannot be identified by BP MLP neural network and ML classifier.