Semantic Segmentation in Satellite Hyperspectral Imagery by Deep Learning

Semantic Segmentation in Satellite Hyperspectral Imagery by Deep Learning

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Satellites are increasingly adopting onboard AI to optimize operations and increase autonomy through in-orbit inference. The use of deep learning (DL) models for segmentation in hyperspectral imagery offers advantages for remote sensing applications. In this work, we train and test 20 models for multiclass segmentation in hyperspectral imagery, selected for their potential in future space deployment. These models include 1-D and 2-D convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and the latest vision transformers (ViTs). We propose a lightweight 1D-CNN model, 1D-Justo-LiuNet, which outperforms state-of-the-art models in the hypespectral domain. 1D-Justo-LiuNet exceeds the performance of 2D-CNN UNets and outperforms Apple's lightweight vision transformers designed for mobile inference. 1D-Justo-LiuNet achieves the highest accuracy (0.93) with the smallest model size (4563 parameters) among all tested models, while maintaining fast inference. Unlike 2D-CNNs and ViTs, which encode both spectral and spatial information, 1D-Justo-LiuNet focuses solely on the rich spectral features in hyperspectral data, benefitting from the high-dimensional feature space. Our findings are validated across various satellite datasets, with the HYPSO-1 mission serving as the primary case study for sea, land, and cloud segmentation. We further confirm our conclusions through generalization tests on other hyperspectral missions, such as NASA's EO-1. Based on its superior performance and compact size, we conclude that 1D-Justo-LiuNet is highly suitable for in-orbit deployment, providing an effective solution for optimizing and automating satellite operations at edge

Satellites are increasingly adopting onboard AI to optimize operations and increase autonomy through in-orbit inference. The use of deep learning (DL) models for segmentation in hyperspectral imagery offers advantages for remote sensing applications. In this work, we train and test 20 models for multiclass segmentation in hyperspectral imagery, selected for their potential in future space deployment. These models include 1-D and 2-D convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and the latest vision transformers (ViTs). We propose a lightweight 1D-CNN model, 1D-Justo-LiuNet, which outperforms state-of-the-art models in the hypespectral domain. 1D-Justo-LiuNet exceeds the performance of 2D-CNN UNets and outperforms Apple's lightweight vision transformers designed for mobile inference. 1D-Justo-LiuNet achieves the highest accuracy (0.93) with the smallest model size (4563 parameters) among all tested models, while maintaining fast inference. Unlike 2D-CNNs and ViTs, which encode both spectral and spatial information, 1D-Justo-LiuNet focuses solely on the rich spectral features in hyperspectral data, benefitting from the high-dimensional feature space. Our findings are validated across various satellite datasets, with the HYPSO-1 mission serving as the primary case study for sea, land, and cloud segmentation. We further confirm our conclusions through generalization tests on other hyperspectral missions, such as NASA's EO-1. Based on its superior performance and compact size, we conclude that 1D-Justo-LiuNet is highly suitable for in-orbit deployment, providing an effective solution for optimizing and automating satellite operations at edge

1D-CNNs; 2D-CNNs; deep learning (DL); remote sensing; satellite hyperspectral imagery; segmentation; vision transformers (ViTs)

1D-CNNs; 2D-CNNs; deep learning (DL); remote sensing; satellite hyperspectral imagery; segmentation; vision transformers (ViTs)

ALVAREZ JUSTO, J.; GHIŢĂ, A.; KOVÁČ, D.; L. GARRETT, J.; GEORGESCU, M.; GONZALEZ-LLORENTE, J.; TUDOR IONESCU, R.; ARNE JOHANSEN, T.

2026

01.01.2025

IEEE

IEEE journal of selected topics in applied earth observations and remote sensing

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https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10746584

http://hdl.handle.net/11012/250842