This Model performs a traditional Clump and Sieve operation. Clump is a commonly used technique for converting thematic class values in a raster into uniquely numbered "polygons" representing contiguous groups of the original class values. The Sieve component then removes clumps which are smaller than a user-specified size tolerance (measured in pixels, but this could easily be specified in ground units and converted to input-equivalent pixels in a Spatial Model). Additionally the Model extracts the color scheme used by the original input Thematic image classes and assigns it to the output sieved clumps, as well as transferring an attribute field containing the original class DN number (Original_Value) and the original class names (Class_Names).
| Input Landcover Classification on the left, result of sieving clumps smaller than 7 pixels on the right (with background View color set to bright green) |
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The Model also provides a good example of how to use the :: Read operator and Raster Attribute Output operator.
Due to a couple of issues in older releases this Spatial Model requires ERDAS IMAGINE 2016 or later to run.
Note that the model assumes that an attribute field called Class_Names exists in the input thematic image and will attempt to transfer that attribute field to the output clumped and sieved image. An attribute filed of this name is commonly created by ERDAS IMAGINE when performing image classification operations. If no attribute field of this name exists in the input image that leg of the model will fail, but the overall process will still complete. If class names exist in a differently named attribute field alter the port on the :: (Read Classes) operator appropriately. Similarly, if you wish to transfer other attribute fields, simply copy and paste extra :: / Lookup / Raster Attribute Output rows and set them up in a similar fashion to those shown.
