Spatial Uncertainty Handling in Lake Extent Trend Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS Tools: The Case of Lake Naivasha

Julian Ijumulana, Preksedis M. Ndomba

College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam.

DOI: 10.4236/jgis.2012.43033                

Abstract

The following article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The Editorial Board found that substantial portions of the text came from other published papers. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and the Journal of Geographic Information System treats all unethical behavior such as plagiarism seriously. This paper published in Vol.4 No.3 273-278, 2012, has been removed from this site.

Keywords

Image Objects; Spatial Uncertainty; Spatial Change Detection; Remote Sensing Time Series

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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