High-resolution object-based image classifications of biological soil crusts and vegetation (Beef Basin, Utah)

This dataset contains 10 classified raster images identifying the distribution and condition of biological soil crusts using high-resolution imagery from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Also included are: a supplemental accuracy report and accuracy matrix for each classified image, and all associated accessory files. These images are located in Beef Basin, Southeastern Utah, and focuses on two ecological site types: Semidesert Shallow Loam, and Upland Stony Loam ('Sagebrush' and 'Pinyon-Juniper') sites. Five 50 x 50 m field sites were established for a total of 10 sites.

本数据集包含10幅分类栅格图像，借助无人机系统（Unmanned Aerial Systems, UAS）采集的高分辨率影像，实现了生物土壤结皮（biological soil crusts）的分布与状态识别。本数据集还附带每份分类图像的配套精度报告与精度矩阵，以及全部相关附属文件。该数据集的图像采集区域位于美国犹他州东南部的比夫盆地（Beef Basin），研究聚焦两类生态站点类型：半荒漠浅壤质站点与高地石质壤土站点（分别对应灌丛（Sagebrush）与松-杜松（Pinyon-Juniper）生境）。本次研究共建立5处50米×50米的野外样地，总计覆盖10个站点。