OMB Individually Reported

Reducing elevation error in coastal wetland digital elevation models

Low riskExact public inventory row

Description

The objective of this use case was to train/deploy a random forest regression model to reduce elevation error in a coastal wetland digital elevation model.

Detailed example

Prediction

AI / analytics pattern

Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.

Automation level / stage

b) Pilot – The use case has been deployed in a limited test or pilot capacity.

Expected benefit

The model led to an enhanced digital elevation model for coastal wetland areas.

Controls / human review

ATO: No; PIA: Not published

Data needed

In situ elevation data was collected and used for the training and testing data development. The predictor variables used in the model included elevation data and satellite imagery.