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Articles | Volume X-3-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-X-3-2024-371-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-X-3-2024-371-2024
04 Nov 2024
 | 04 Nov 2024

Spatiotemporal land use land cover (LULC) change analysis of urban narrow river using Google Earth Engine and Machine learning algorithms in Monterrey, Mexico

Kevin David Rodríguez González, Luis Eduardo Arista Cázares, and Fabiola Doracely Yépez Rincón

Keywords: Spatiotemporal, Machine Learning, LULC, Change Analysis, Urban narrow river

Abstract. This study evaluates four Machine Learning Algorithms—Random Forest (RF), K-Means Clustering, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Classification and Regression Trees (CART)—for precise land use and land cover (LULC) classification in the Monterrey Metropolitan Area. During the period 2016-2019, and with alternating wet and dry season classifications, the research addresses challenges in identifying narrow rivers, using geospatial tools and it does notably the Pesqueria River, which is specially the most narrow and shallow river in the area. Five classes—Water, Vegetation, Urban, and Soil—were classified, achieving precision rates above 85%. Remarkably, SVM exhibited an excellent accuracy, particularly for narrow rivers, showcasing its utility in complex urban landscapes. The study utilizes high resolution satellite imagery with a spatial resolution of 4.7m, contributing to the reliability of the results. Emphasizing temporal dynamics, the research links LULC changes to urbanization, infrastructure, and seasonal variations, offering vital insights for sustainable urban development.