1-D CNN for Mineral Classification using Hyperspectral Data

Hyperspectral Image (HSI) is a potent remote sensing (RS) technique, capturing images over numerous narrow, contiguous spectral bands. Unlike traditional RS methods, HSI offers detailed spectral insights for each pixel, enhancing comprehension of the Earth’s surface and its contents. Initially intended for mining and geology, its application has expanded across various domains. Yet, mineral identification poses challenges due to spectral signature variations and limited ground truth. Despite various advanced algorithms, including machine learning, no dedicated Deep Learning (DL) expert system exists for mineral classification in HSI. DL models require abundant training data and ground-truth, which are scarce in hyperspectral mineral data. Introducing the 1-D CNN model as a proposed method, we focus on enhancing mineral classification by increasing the available training data. The utilization of augmented training samples through the 1-D CNN model tackles the challenge of limited ground truth data, enabling accurate classification of mineral classes.