A review on graph-based semi-supervised learning methods for hyperspectral image classification

In this article, a comprehensive review of the state-of-art graph-based learning methods for classification of the hyperspectral images (HSI) is provided, including a spectral information based graph semi-supervised classification and a spectral-spatial information based graph semi-supervised classification. In addition, related techniques are categorized into the following sub-types: (1) Manifold representation based Graph Semi-supervised Learning for HSI Classification (2) Sparse representation based Graph Semi-supervised Learning for HSI Classification. For each technique, methodologies, training and testing samples, various technical difficulties, as well as performances, are discussed. Additionally, future research challenges imposed by the graph-based model are indicated.