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    This document summarizes a study that used a U-Net architecture with a ResNet50 encoder to perform semantic segmentation on satellite images to classify different types of clouds. The U-Net model was chosen due to its ability to capture both contextual and localization information for complex cloud patterns. The model performed well, with both training and validation losses converging, indicating it learned the data patterns efficiently. Results supported the U-Net architecture as a promising solution. A comparison with previous literature found the work adds to applications of deep learning for remote sensing tasks like cloud classification, though other studies addressed different problems like cloud organization patterns or cloud/snow identification.

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    This document summarizes a study that used a U-Net architecture with a ResNet50 encoder to perform semantic segmentation on satellite images to classify different types of clouds. The U-Net model was chosen due to its ability to capture both contextual and localization information for complex cloud patterns. The model performed well, with both training and validation losses converging, indicating it learned the data patterns efficiently. Results supported the U-Net architecture as a promising solution. A comparison with previous literature found the work adds to applications of deep learning for remote sensing tasks like cloud classification, though other studies addressed different problems like cloud organization patterns or cloud/snow identification.

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    This document summarizes a study that used a U-Net architecture with a ResNet50 encoder to perform semantic segmentation on satellite images to classify different types of clouds. The U-Net model was chosen due to its ability to capture both contextual and localization information for complex cloud patterns. The model performed well, with both training and validation losses converging, indicating it learned the data patterns efficiently. Results supported the U-Net architecture as a promising solution. A comparison with previous literature found the work adds to applications of deep learning for remote sensing tasks like cloud classification, though other studies addressed different problems like cloud organization patterns or cloud/snow identification.

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    A Comprehensive Analysis of Cloud Segmentation Using U

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    A Comprehensive Analysis of Cloud Segmentation Using U-Net Architecture

    Introduction
    This study is conducted against the backdrop of the "Understanding Clouds from Satellite Images"
    competition, which calls for the use of sophisticated methods to achieve accurate cloud segmentation. The
    U-Net architecture was chosen to tackle this challenge because to its well-documented performance in
    semantic segmentation tasks and its implementation in the PyTorch framework via the Catalyst library.
    The reason for selecting U-Net is its ability to blend complexity and performance, making it an ideal
    choice for the complexities of cloud pattern detection.
    Data Overview
    The photos in the dataset include labels that correlate to whether clouds are present and what kinds of
    clouds they are (Fish, Flower, Gravel, Sugar). The labels are given in run-length encoded format, which
    need decoding in order to generate binary masks. The label distribution is balanced, with equal
    representation in the dataset for each cloud type.
    Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) found that the training dataset contains 5546 photos, with 5546
    occurrences of each cloud type (Fish, Flower, Gravel, Sugar). However, the existence of NaN values in
    the "EncodedPixels" column indicates that not all photos contain clouds. The dataset's distinguishing
    characteristic is the ability of several cloud types to coexist in a single picture.
    Motivation Behind Selection of Model
    The U-Net architecture was chosen for the "Understanding Clouds from Satellite Images" competition
    due to its shown performance in semantic segmentation tasks requiring pixel-level precision. The model's
    unique architecture, which includes a contracting and expanding route, allows it to collect both contextual
    information and exact localization, making it ideal for recognising and segmenting complicated cloud
    patterns. Furthermore, its performance in numerous image segmentation problems, as well as its
    incorporation into the PyTorch framework via the Catalyst library, give a solid platform for constructing
    and experimenting with cutting-edge models. The selection is based on the idea that U-Net finds a
    compromise between model complexity and performance, making it a good fit for this particular satellite
    image processing task.
    Model Architecture
    A semantic segmentation model is appropriate for pixel-wise cloud type categorization in photos for this
    job. The selected architecture is based on the U-Net, a common model for image segmentation tasks. The
    U-Net design consists of a contracting path for capturing contextual information and an expanded path for
    precise localization.
    Catalyst, a deep learning research and development library, was used to implement the model. The model
    is built with the PyTorch framework and contains the segmentation model library, which comprises pre-
    trained models for image segmentation tasks.
    Results
    The U-Net model, which used a ResNet50 encoder pre-trained on ImageNet, performed well on our
    dataset with four unique classes. The architecture of the model, when equipped with the provided
    parameters, demonstrated good feature extraction and segmentation capabilities. The loss map, which
    depicted training progress, revealed a convergence of both training and validation losses across the
    training phases. This convergence indicates that the model learns the fundamental patterns in the data
    efficiently, striking a balance between fitting the training set and generalising to new, previously
    unknown data. Because of the model's capacity to capture fine features and nuances within the dataset, it
    is a good fit for the segmentation task at hand. Results Shows the convergence at step 4 where training
    loss and validation loss start to remain minimum which is 0.7 throught till 5 th step.

    These encouraging results highlight the usefulness of the chosen model architecture and lay the
    groundwork for additional investigation and development. Along with any other performance measures,
    the segmentation accuracy supports the U-Net with a ResNet50 encoder as a promising solution for the
    unique issues provided by our dataset.
    Model and Literature Comparison:
    We used a UNet architecture with a ResNet50 encoder in this work to use a semantic segmentation
    strategy for cloud analysis in satellite data. The capacity to capture delicate characteristics, which is
    required for correctly outlining cloud formations, influenced our choice of model design. The impetus for
    choosing this model originates from its shown efficacy in different computer vision tasks, particularly in
    cloud categorization tasks, as reported in the literature.
    When we compare our methods to previous research, we see that our emphasis on semantic segmentation
    coincides with a broader trend in the literature, where convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are often
    used for cloud analysis. However, the specific problems addressed in past work differ. For example, Jiao
    et al. tackle the difficult issue of categorising cloud organisation patterns by employing a scaled-up
    version of a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) called EfficientNet as the encoder and UNet as the
    decoder. The emphasis on cloud organisation pattern categorization distinguishes it from our
    segmentation-oriented method.
    The model given by Zhen et al., on the other hand, deals with the difficult job of discriminating between
    clouds and snow at the pixel level. To improve the accuracy of cloud and snow identification, this method
    combines a fully convolutional neural network (FCN) with a multiscale prediction technique. While the
    precise focus of this work differs from ours, the basic usage of deep learning for distant sensing is similar.
    By offering a strong semantic segmentation model optimised for cloud analysis, our work adds to the
    current body of literature. The comparison with previous work emphasises the wide range of deep
    learning applications in remote sensing, from cloud organisation pattern categorization to accurate pixel-
    level cloud and snow identification. Each solution targets a different set of problems, reflecting the
    changing environment of deep learning applications in climate research and remote sensing.
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    https://github.com/milesial/Pytorch-UNet
    Jiao, L., Huo, L., Hu, C., & Tang, P. (2020). Refined UNet: UNet-based refinement network for cloud
    and shadow precise segmentation. Remote Sensing, 12(12), 2001.
    Ahmed, T., & Sabab, N. H. N. (2022). Classification and understanding of cloud structures via satellite
    images with EfficientUNet. SN Computer Science, 3, 1-11.
    Tymchenko, B., Marchenko, P., & Spodarets, D. (2020). Segmentation of cloud organization patterns
    from satellite images using deep neural networks. Herald of Advanced Information Technology, 1(3),
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    Zhan, Y., Wang, J., Shi, J., Cheng, G., Yao, L., & Sun, W. (2017). Distinguishing cloud and snow in
    satellite images via deep convolutional network. IEEE geoscience and remote sensing letters, 14(10),
    1785-1789.

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