Determination of Spectral Signatures of Corn (Zea Mays) for Classification

using Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)

Michelle JAPITANA, Arnold APDOHAN, Anamarie PONDOG, Monalaine BERMOY,

Bryan TINGAS and James Earl CUBILLAS, Philippines

Key words: Corn, Spectral signature, OBIA

SUMMARY
This paper illustrates the utilization of the spectral data to delineate the spectral signatures of
corn (Zea mays) crop for classification employing Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA). The
preliminary measurements were carried out in the selected corn areas of Butuan City,
Philippines. In-situ spectral response measurement was done using Ocean OpticsTM VISNIR Spectrometer with spectral range from 350 nm to 1000 nm. Analysis of the spectral
reflectance was conducted in order to determine the unique spectral response characteristic of
corn at its varying growth stages. Findings of this study shows that discrimination of corn
among other vegetation types with the use of the spectral data can enhance the ruleset
development for feature extraction using OBIA.

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BIOGRAPHY
Engr. Michelle V. Japitana is the project leader of the Phil-LiDAR2 Project in Caraga State
University funded by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST). She is an associate professor of the Geodetic Engineering Division in the College of
Engineering and Information Technology of Caraga State University. She finished her degree
in Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering in Caraga State University and holds a degree
in Master of Science in Remote Sensing from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
CONTACTS
Project Leader: Michelle V. Japitana
Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: michelle.japitana@gmail.com
Co-Researcher: Anamarie Pondog
Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: ajpondog@carsu.edu.ph
Senior Science Research Specialist: Arnold Apdohan
Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: arnoldapdohan@gmail.com
Research Associate I: Monalaine Bermoy
Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: monalainebermoy@gmail.com
Research Associate I: James Earl Cubillas
Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: jamesearl_cubillas@yahoo.com
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Research Associate : Bryan Tingas

Phil-LiDAR 2, Caraga State University
Ampayon
Butuan City
Philippines
Email: Dolphins_bryantingas@yahoo.com

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