Fundamentals

Interpreting mapping accuracy

Which accuracy measures are most commonly reported?

Overall accuracy, Kappa and Tau coefficients were used most frequently in 73 peer reviewed scientific publications on mapping coral reef and seagrass habitats using remote sensing.

Reported accuracy measures

Reference:

Roelfsema, C. M. and S. R. Phinn (in review). "Calibration and Validation of Coral Reef Benthic Community Maps Derived from High Spatial Resolution Satellite Imagery." Journal of Applied Remote Sensing.