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Deep learning-based tree classification using mobile LiDAR data

Haiyan GuanCollege of Geography and Remote Sensing, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Yongtao YuFujian Key Laboratory of Sensing and Computing for Smart Cities, Xiamen University, Xiamen, ChinaView further author information
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Zheng JiSchool of Remote Sensing & Information Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaView further author information
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Jonathan LiFujian Key Laboratory of Sensing and Computing for Smart Cities, Xiamen University, Xiamen, ChinaView further author information
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Qi ZhangPublic Administration College, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, ChinaView further author information
Pages 864-873 | Received 07 Feb 2015, Accepted 22 Aug 2015, Published online: 14 Sep 2015

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