| # Simulated PhiSat Bench Dataset - Landcover | |
| This repository contains a simulated PhiSat2 dataset derived from Sentinel-2 data for landcover classification, with a spatial resolution of **10 meters** per pixel. | |
| ## Landcover Labels | |
| The landcover labels in this dataset follow a classification scheme defined by the [WorldCover PUM V1.1 guidelines](https://worldcover2020.esa.int/data/docs/WorldCover_PUM_V1.1.pdf). | |
| Each pixel is labeled with the dominant landcover class. The key classes include: | |
| | Code | Class Name | Description | | |
| |------|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | |
| | 10 | Tree Cover | Areas with ≥10% tree cover (includes plantations, flooded forests, excluding mangroves). | | |
| | 20 | Shrubland | Dominated by natural shrubs, typically <5 m tall. | | |
| | 30 | Grassland | Herbaceous vegetation like grasslands, steppes, prairies, and pastures. | | |
| | 40 | Cropland | Annual crops harvested within 12 months; greenhouses are classified as built-up. | | |
| | 50 | Built-up | Built environments, including buildings, roads, and other artificial infrastructure. | | |
| | 60 | Bare/Sparse Vegetation | Areas with exposed soil, sand, or rocks; usually with <10% vegetative cover year-round. | | |
| | 70 | Snow and Ice | Regions that are persistently covered by snow or ice. | | |
| | 80 | Permanent Water Bodies | Water bodies present for at least 9 months per year (can be fresh or salt water). | | |
| | 90 | Herbaceous Wetland | Areas dominated by herbaceous plants that are permanently or seasonally flooded. | | |
| | 95 | Mangroves | Intertidal zones with salt-tolerant tree vegetation. | | |
| | 100 | Moss and Lichen | Regions covered by lichens or mosses (often found in tundra or alpine zones). | | |
| ## Use Case | |
| This dataset is intended for landcover classification tasks, including applications in urban planning, environmental monitoring, and resource management. | |