Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 43, Issue 24, 2428009(2023)

An Improved Fmask Algorithm for Cloud Detection Applied to Hyperspectral Satellite

Shuning Zhang1,2,3, Hao Zhang4、*, Bing Zhang1,3, Zhenzhen Cui4,5, and Chenchao Xiao6
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of Digital Earth Science, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100094, China
  • 2International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals, Beijing 100094, China
  • 3College of Resource and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • 4Airborne Remote Sensing Center, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100094, China
  • 5School of Surveying and Land Information Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, Henan , China
  • 6Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center, MNR, Beijing 100048, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Remote Sensing and Sensors

    Received: Feb. 16, 2023

    Accepted: Apr. 24, 2023

    Published Online: Dec. 8, 2023

    The Author Email: Zhang Hao (zhanghao612@radi.ac.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/AOS230563

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