# 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.