Application of AdaBoost in polarimetric SAR image classification

In this paper, a method of polarimetric SAR image classification based on polarimetric decomposition and AdaBoost algorithm is proposed. The proposed method improves classification accuracy and speed. AdaBoost algorithm, as a robust learner with high accuracy, can fully utilize the polarimetric features to achieve image classification. In simulated tests, the proposed method is observed to produce improved classification accuracy and speed, compared with H /alphamacr classification algorithm.