[UW-GIS-L] eCognition vs. Feature Analyst

[Luke Rogers]

eCognition is a big, ugly, complicated, unpredictable and not well
documented yet very cool and powerful piece of software. I shouldn't but
I'll put Stefan on the spot since he has used both... I have only used
eCognition. I put the eCognition user guide here
(http://www.ruraltech.org/downloads/UserGuide.pdf) which is all the
documentation you get.

-Luke

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Subject: [UW-GIS-L] eCognition vs. Feature Analyst

We are considering which software to use for an alliance-level veg mapping
project, based on color 1-m orthos.  One camp is pushing for eCognition,
while another favors Feature Analyst.  My reservations for both are based on
accuracy and the learning curve behind each.

My general impression is that eCognition is more accurate, but harder to
learn and more expensive.  Can anyone share their experiences, or point to
me to case studies using either of the above?  Thanks!

caw

Chris Wayne
GIS Instructor
University of Washington
Educational Outreach
cwayne at u.washington.edu
http://faculty.washington.edu/cwayne



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