Enhancing Cancer Classification through a Hybrid Bio-Inspired Evolutionary Algorithm for Biomarker Gene Selection

In this study,our aim is to address the problem of gene selection by proposing a hybrid bio-inspired evolutionary algorithm that combines Grey Wolf Optimization(GWO)with Harris Hawks Optimization(HHO)for feature selection.Themotivation for utilizingGWOandHHOstems fromtheir bio-inspired nature and their demonstrated success in optimization problems.We aimto leverage the strengths of these algorithms to enhance the effectiveness of feature selection in microarray-based cancer classification.We selected leave-one-out cross-validation(LOOCV)to evaluate the performance of both two widely used classifiers,k-nearest neighbors(KNN)and support vector machine(SVM),on high-dimensional cancer microarray data.The proposed method is extensively tested on six publicly available cancer microarray datasets,and a comprehensive comparison with recently published methods is conducted.Our hybrid algorithm demonstrates its effectiveness in improving classification performance,Surpassing alternative approaches in terms of precision.The outcomes confirm the capability of our method to substantially improve both the precision and efficiency of cancer classification,thereby advancing the development ofmore efficient treatment strategies.The proposed hybridmethod offers a promising solution to the gene selection problem in microarray-based cancer classification.It improves the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnosis and treatment,and its superior performance compared to other methods highlights its potential applicability in realworld cancer classification tasks.By harnessing the complementary search mechanisms of GWO and HHO,we leverage their bio-inspired behavior to identify informative genes relevant to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning-Based Leukemia Cancer Classification on Medical Images

In blood or bone marrow,leukemia is a form of cancer.A person with leukemia has an expansion of white blood cells(WBCs).It primarily affects children and rarely affects adults.Treatment depends on the type of leukemia and the extent to which cancer has established throughout the body.Identifying leukemia in the initial stage is vital to providing timely patient care.Medical image-analysis-related approaches grant safer,quicker,and less costly solutions while ignoring the difficulties of these invasive processes.It can be simple to generalize Computer vision(CV)-based and image-processing techniques and eradicate human error.Many researchers have implemented computer-aided diagnosticmethods andmachine learning(ML)for laboratory image analysis,hopefully overcoming the limitations of late leukemia detection and determining its subgroups.This study establishes a Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning Leukemia Cancer Classification(MPADL-LCC)algorithm onMedical Images.The projectedMPADL-LCC system uses a bilateral filtering(BF)technique to pre-process medical images.The MPADL-LCC system uses Faster SqueezeNet withMarine Predators Algorithm(MPA)as a hyperparameter optimizer for feature extraction.Lastly,the denoising autoencoder(DAE)methodology can be executed to accurately detect and classify leukemia cancer.The hyperparameter tuning process using MPA helps enhance leukemia cancer classification performance.Simulation results are compared with other recent approaches concerning various measurements and the MPADL-LCC algorithm exhibits the best results over other recent approaches.

Classification and reconstructive algorithm for nasal alar defect in Asians

Background:The nasal alar defect in Asians remains a challenging issue,as do clear classification and algorithm guidance,despite numerous previously described surgical techniques.The aim of this study is to propose a surgical algorithm that addresses the appropriate surgical procedures for different types of nasal alar defects in Asian patients.Methods:A retrospective case note review was conducted on 32 patients with nasal alar defect who underwent reconstruction between 2008 and 2022.Based on careful analysis and our clinical experience,we proposed a classification system for nasal alar defects and presented a reconstructive algorithm.Patient data,including age,sex,diagnosis,surgical options,and complications,were assessed.The extent of surgical scar formation was evaluated using standard photography based on a 4-grade scar scale.Results:Among the 32 patients,there were 20 males and 12 females with nasal alar defects.The predominant cause of trauma in China was industrial factors.The majority of alar defects were classified as type Ⅰ C(n=8,25%),comprising 18 cases(56.2%);there were 5 cases(15.6%)of type Ⅱ defect,7(21.9%)of type Ⅲ defect,and 2(6.3%)of type Ⅳ defect.The most common surgical option was auricular composite graft(n=8,25%),followed by bilobed flap(n=6,18.8%),free auricular composite flap(n=4,12.5%),and primary closure(n=3,9.4%).Satisfactory improvements were observed postoperatively.Conclusion:Factors contributing to classifications were analyzed and defined,providing a framework for the proposed classification system.The reconstructive algorithm offers surgeons appropriate procedures for treating nasal alar defect in Asians.

An Imbalanced Data Classification Method Based on Hybrid Resampling and Fine Cost Sensitive Support Vector Machine

When building a classification model,the scenario where the samples of one class are significantly more than those of the other class is called data imbalance.Data imbalance causes the trained classification model to be in favor of the majority class(usually defined as the negative class),which may do harm to the accuracy of the minority class(usually defined as the positive class),and then lead to poor overall performance of the model.A method called MSHR-FCSSVM for solving imbalanced data classification is proposed in this article,which is based on a new hybrid resampling approach(MSHR)and a new fine cost-sensitive support vector machine(CS-SVM)classifier(FCSSVM).The MSHR measures the separability of each negative sample through its Silhouette value calculated by Mahalanobis distance between samples,based on which,the so-called pseudo-negative samples are screened out to generate new positive samples(over-sampling step)through linear interpolation and are deleted finally(under-sampling step).This approach replaces pseudo-negative samples with generated new positive samples one by one to clear up the inter-class overlap on the borderline,without changing the overall scale of the dataset.The FCSSVM is an improved version of the traditional CS-SVM.It considers influences of both the imbalance of sample number and the class distribution on classification simultaneously,and through finely tuning the class cost weights by using the efficient optimization algorithm based on the physical phenomenon of rime-ice(RIME)algorithm with cross-validation accuracy as the fitness function to accurately adjust the classification borderline.To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method,a series of experiments are carried out based on 20 imbalanced datasets including both mildly and extremely imbalanced datasets.The experimental results show that the MSHR-FCSSVM method performs better than the methods for comparison in most cases,and both the MSHR and the FCSSVM played significant roles.

A Spectral Convolutional Neural Network Model Based on Adaptive Fick’s Law for Hyperspectral Image Classification

Hyperspectral image classification stands as a pivotal task within the field of remote sensing,yet achieving highprecision classification remains a significant challenge.In response to this challenge,a Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Adaptive Fick’s Law Algorithm(AFLA-SCNN)is proposed.The Adaptive Fick’s Law Algorithm(AFLA)constitutes a novel metaheuristic algorithm introduced herein,encompassing three new strategies:Adaptive weight factor,Gaussian mutation,and probability update policy.With adaptive weight factor,the algorithmcan adjust theweights according to the change in the number of iterations to improve the performance of the algorithm.Gaussianmutation helps the algorithm avoid falling into local optimal solutions and improves the searchability of the algorithm.The probability update strategy helps to improve the exploitability and adaptability of the algorithm.Within the AFLA-SCNN model,AFLA is employed to optimize two hyperparameters in the SCNN model,namely,“numEpochs”and“miniBatchSize”,to attain their optimal values.AFLA’s performance is initially validated across 28 functions in 10D,30D,and 50D for CEC2013 and 29 functions in 10D,30D,and 50D for CEC2017.Experimental results indicate AFLA’s marked performance superiority over nine other prominent optimization algorithms.Subsequently,the AFLA-SCNN model was compared with the Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Fick’s Law Algorithm(FLA-SCNN),Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Harris Hawks Optimization(HHO-SCNN),Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based onDifferential Evolution(DE-SCNN),SpectralConvolutionalNeuralNetwork(SCNN)model,and SupportVector Machines(SVM)model using the Indian Pines dataset and PaviaUniversity dataset.The experimental results show that the AFLA-SCNN model outperforms other models in terms of Accuracy,Precision,Recall,and F1-score on Indian Pines and Pavia University.Among them,the Accuracy of the AFLA-SCNN model on Indian Pines reached 99.875%,and the Accuracy on PaviaUniversity reached 98.022%.In conclusion,our proposed AFLA-SCNN model is deemed to significantly enhance the precision of hyperspectral image classification.

BACNN: Multi-scale feature fusion-based bilinear attention convolutional neural network for wood NIR classification

Effective development and utilization of wood resources is critical.Wood modification research has become an integral dimension of wood science research,however,the similarities between modified wood and original wood render it challenging for accurate identification and classification using conventional image classification techniques.So,the development of efficient and accurate wood classification techniques is inevitable.This paper presents a one-dimensional,convolutional neural network(i.e.,BACNN)that combines near-infrared spectroscopy and deep learning techniques to classify poplar,tung,and balsa woods,and PVA,nano-silica-sol and PVA-nano silica sol modified woods of poplar.The results show that BACNN achieves an accuracy of 99.3%on the test set,higher than the 52.9%of the BP neural network and 98.7%of Support Vector Machine compared with traditional machine learning methods and deep learning based methods;it is also higher than the 97.6%of LeNet,98.7%of AlexNet and 99.1%of VGGNet-11.Therefore,the classification method proposed offers potential applications in wood classification,especially with homogeneous modified wood,and it also provides a basis for subsequent wood properties studies.

Ensemble Filter-Wrapper Text Feature Selection Methods for Text Classification

Feature selection is a crucial technique in text classification for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of classifiers or machine learning techniques by reducing the dataset’s dimensionality.This involves eliminating irrelevant,redundant,and noisy features to streamline the classification process.Various methods,from single feature selection techniques to ensemble filter-wrapper methods,have been used in the literature.Metaheuristic algorithms have become popular due to their ability to handle optimization complexity and the continuous influx of text documents.Feature selection is inherently multi-objective,balancing the enhancement of feature relevance,accuracy,and the reduction of redundant features.This research presents a two-fold objective for feature selection.The first objective is to identify the top-ranked features using an ensemble of three multi-univariate filter methods:Information Gain(Infogain),Chi-Square(Chi^(2)),and Analysis of Variance(ANOVA).This aims to maximize feature relevance while minimizing redundancy.The second objective involves reducing the number of selected features and increasing accuracy through a hybrid approach combining Artificial Bee Colony(ABC)and Genetic Algorithms(GA).This hybrid method operates in a wrapper framework to identify the most informative subset of text features.Support Vector Machine(SVM)was employed as the performance evaluator for the proposed model,tested on two high-dimensional multiclass datasets.The experimental results demonstrated that the ensemble filter combined with the ABC+GA hybrid approach is a promising solution for text feature selection,offering superior performance compared to other existing feature selection algorithms.

Research on classification method of high myopic maculopathy based on retinal fundus images and optimized ALFA-Mix active learning algorithm

AIM:To conduct a classification study of high myopic maculopathy(HMM)using limited datasets,including tessellated fundus,diffuse chorioretinal atrophy,patchy chorioretinal atrophy,and macular atrophy,and minimize annotation costs,and to optimize the ALFA-Mix active learning algorithm and apply it to HMM classification.METHODS:The optimized ALFA-Mix algorithm(ALFAMix+)was compared with five algorithms,including ALFA-Mix.Four models,including Res Net18,were established.Each algorithm was combined with four models for experiments on the HMM dataset.Each experiment consisted of 20 active learning rounds,with 100 images selected per round.The algorithm was evaluated by comparing the number of rounds in which ALFA-Mix+outperformed other algorithms.Finally,this study employed six models,including Efficient Former,to classify HMM.The best-performing model among these models was selected as the baseline model and combined with the ALFA-Mix+algorithm to achieve satisfactor y classification results with a small dataset.RESULTS:ALFA-Mix+outperforms other algorithms with an average superiority of 16.6,14.75,16.8,and 16.7 rounds in terms of accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value,respectively.This study conducted experiments on classifying HMM using several advanced deep learning models with a complete training set of 4252 images.The Efficient Former achieved the best results with an accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value of 0.8821,0.8334,0.9693,and 0.8339,respectively.Therefore,by combining ALFA-Mix+with Efficient Former,this study achieved results with an accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value of 0.8964,0.8643,0.9721,and 0.8537,respectively.CONCLUSION:The ALFA-Mix+algorithm reduces the required samples without compromising accuracy.Compared to other algorithms,ALFA-Mix+outperforms in more rounds of experiments.It effectively selects valuable samples compared to other algorithms.In HMM classification,combining ALFA-Mix+with Efficient Former enhances model performance,further demonstrating the effectiveness of ALFA-Mix+.

Improved Bat Algorithm with Deep Learning-Based Biomedical ECG Signal Classification Model

With new developments experienced in Internet of Things(IoT),wearable,and sensing technology,the value of healthcare services has enhanced.This evolution has brought significant changes from conventional medicine-based healthcare to real-time observation-based healthcare.Biomedical Electrocardiogram(ECG)signals are generally utilized in examination and diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases(CVDs)since it is quick and non-invasive in nature.Due to increasing number of patients in recent years,the classifier efficiency gets reduced due to high variances observed in ECG signal patterns obtained from patients.In such scenario computer-assisted automated diagnostic tools are important for classification of ECG signals.The current study devises an Improved Bat Algorithm with Deep Learning Based Biomedical ECGSignal Classification(IBADL-BECGC)approach.To accomplish this,the proposed IBADL-BECGC model initially pre-processes the input signals.Besides,IBADL-BECGC model applies NasNet model to derive the features from test ECG signals.In addition,Improved Bat Algorithm(IBA)is employed to optimally fine-tune the hyperparameters related to NasNet approach.Finally,Extreme Learning Machine(ELM)classification algorithm is executed to perform ECG classification method.The presented IBADL-BECGC model was experimentally validated utilizing benchmark dataset.The comparison study outcomes established the improved performance of IBADL-BECGC model over other existing methodologies since the former achieved a maximum accuracy of 97.49%.

Integrated classification method of tight sandstone reservoir based on principal component analysise simulated annealing genetic algorithmefuzzy cluster means

In this research,an integrated classification method based on principal component analysis-simulated annealing genetic algorithm-fuzzy cluster means(PCA-SAGA-FCM)was proposed for the unsupervised classification of tight sandstone reservoirs which lack the prior information and core experiments.A variety of evaluation parameters were selected,including lithology characteristic parameters,poro-permeability quality characteristic parameters,engineering quality characteristic parameters,and pore structure characteristic parameters.The PCA was used to reduce the dimension of the evaluation pa-rameters,and the low-dimensional data was used as input.The unsupervised reservoir classification of tight sandstone reservoir was carried out by the SAGA-FCM,the characteristics of reservoir at different categories were analyzed and compared with the lithological profiles.The analysis results of numerical simulation and actual logging data show that:1)compared with FCM algorithm,SAGA-FCM has stronger stability and higher accuracy;2)the proposed method can cluster the reservoir flexibly and effectively according to the degree of membership;3)the results of reservoir integrated classification match well with the lithologic profle,which demonstrates the reliability of the classification method.

Adaptive Window Based 3-D Feature Selection for Multispectral Image Classification Using Firefly Algorithm

Feature extraction is the most critical step in classification of multispectral image.The classification accuracy is mainly influenced by the feature sets that are selected to classify the image.In the past,handcrafted feature sets are used which are not adaptive for different image domains.To overcome this,an evolu-tionary learning method is developed to automatically learn the spatial-spectral features for classification.A modified Firefly Algorithm(FA)which achieves maximum classification accuracy with reduced size of feature set is proposed to gain the interest of feature selection for this purpose.For extracting the most effi-cient features from the data set,we have used 3-D discrete wavelet transform which decompose the multispectral image in all three dimensions.For selecting spatial and spectral features we have studied three different approaches namely overlapping window(OW-3DFS),non-overlapping window(NW-3DFS)adaptive window cube(AW-3DFS)and Pixel based technique.Fivefold Multiclass Support Vector Machine(MSVM)is used for classification purpose.Experiments con-ducted on Madurai LISS IV multispectral image exploited that the adaptive win-dow approach is used to increase the classification accuracy.

Chimp Optimization Algorithm Based Feature Selection with Machine Learning for Medical Data Classification

Datamining plays a crucial role in extractingmeaningful knowledge fromlarge-scale data repositories,such as data warehouses and databases.Association rule mining,a fundamental process in data mining,involves discovering correlations,patterns,and causal structures within datasets.In the healthcare domain,association rules offer valuable opportunities for building knowledge bases,enabling intelligent diagnoses,and extracting invaluable information rapidly.This paper presents a novel approach called the Machine Learning based Association Rule Mining and Classification for Healthcare Data Management System(MLARMC-HDMS).The MLARMC-HDMS technique integrates classification and association rule mining(ARM)processes.Initially,the chimp optimization algorithm-based feature selection(COAFS)technique is employed within MLARMC-HDMS to select relevant attributes.Inspired by the foraging behavior of chimpanzees,the COA algorithm mimics their search strategy for food.Subsequently,the classification process utilizes stochastic gradient descent with a multilayer perceptron(SGD-MLP)model,while the Apriori algorithm determines attribute relationships.We propose a COA-based feature selection approach for medical data classification using machine learning techniques.This approach involves selecting pertinent features from medical datasets through COA and training machine learning models using the reduced feature set.We evaluate the performance of our approach on various medical datasets employing diverse machine learning classifiers.Experimental results demonstrate that our proposed approach surpasses alternative feature selection methods,achieving higher accuracy and precision rates in medical data classification tasks.The study showcases the effectiveness and efficiency of the COA-based feature selection approach in identifying relevant features,thereby enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.To provide further validation,we conduct detailed experiments on a benchmark medical dataset,revealing the superiority of the MLARMCHDMS model over other methods,with a maximum accuracy of 99.75%.Therefore,this research contributes to the advancement of feature selection techniques in medical data classification and highlights the potential for improving healthcare outcomes through accurate and efficient data analysis.The presented MLARMC-HDMS framework and COA-based feature selection approach offer valuable insights for researchers and practitioners working in the field of healthcare data mining and machine learning.

Employee Attrition Classification Model Based on Stacking Algorithm

This paper aims to build an employee attrition classification model based on the Stacking algorithm.Oversampling algorithm is applied to address the issue of data imbalance and the Randomforest feature importance ranking method is used to resolve the overfitting problem after data cleaning and preprocessing.Then,different algorithms are used to establish classification models as control experiments,and R-squared indicators are used to compare.Finally,the Stacking algorithm is used to establish the final classification model.This model has practical and significant implications for both human resource management and employee attrition analysis.

FLIGHT CLASSIFICATION MODEL BASED ON TRANSITIVE CLOSURE ALGORITHM AND APPLICATION TO FLIGHT SEQUENCING PROBLEM

A new arrival and departure flight classification method based on the transitive closure algorithm （TCA） is proposed. Firstly, the fuzzy set theory and the transitive closure algorithm are introduced. Then four different factors are selected to establish the flight classification model and a method is given to calculate the delay cost for each class. Finally, the proposed method is implemented in the sequencing problems of flights in a terminal area, and results are compared with that of the traditional classification method（TCM）. Results show that the new classification model is effective in reducing the expenses of flight delays, thus optimizing the sequences of arrival and departure flights, and improving the efficiency of air traffic control.

LEARNING ALGORITHM OF FEEDFORWARD NEURAL NETWORK WITH HARD LIMITER USED FOR CLASSIFICATION

A learning algorithm based on a hard limiter for feedforward neural networks (NN) is presented,and is applied in solving classification problems on separable convex sets and disjoint sets.It has been proved that the algorithm has stronger classification ability than that of the back propagation (BP) algorithm for the feedforward NN using sigmoid function by simulation.What is more,the models can be implemented with lower cost hardware than that of the BP NN.LEARNIN

Application of QPSO-KM Algorithm in Wine Quality Classification

Since there are many factors affecting the quality of wine, total 17 factors were screened out using principle component analysis. The difference test was conducted on the evaluation data of the two groups of testers. The results showed that the evaluation data of the second group were more reliable compared with those of the first group. At the same time, the KM algorithm was optimized using the QPSO algorithm. The wine classification model was established. Compared with the other two algorithms, the QPSO-KM algorithm was more capable of searching the globally optimum solution, and it could be used to classify the wine samples. In addition,the QPSO-KM algorithm could also be used to solve the issues about clustering.

Rock mass quality classification based on deep learning:A feasibility study for stacked autoencoders

Objective and accurate evaluation of rock mass quality classification is the prerequisite for reliable sta-bility assessment.To develop a tool that can deliver quick and accurate evaluation of rock mass quality,a deep learning approach is developed,which uses stacked autoencoders(SAEs)with several autoencoders and a softmax net layer.Ten rock parameters of rock mass rating(RMR)system are calibrated in this model.The model is trained using 75%of the total database for training sample data.The SAEs trained model achieves a nearly 100%prediction accuracy.For comparison,other different models are also trained with the same dataset,using artificial neural network(ANN)and radial basis function(RBF).The results show that the SAEs classify all test samples correctly while the rating accuracies of ANN and RBF are 97.5%and 98.7%,repectively,which are calculated from the confusion matrix.Moreover,this model is further employed to predict the slope risk level of an abandoned quarry.The proposed approach using SAEs,or deep learning in general,is more objective and more accurate and requires less human inter-vention.The findings presented here shall shed light for engineers/researchers interested in analyzing rock mass classification criteria or performing field investigation.

Prediction of geological characteristics from shield operational parameters by integrating grid search and K-fold cross validation into stacking classification algorithm

This study presents a framework for predicting geological characteristics based on integrating a stacking classification algorithm(SCA) with a grid search(GS) and K-fold cross validation(K-CV). The SCA includes two learner layers: a primary learner’s layer and meta-classifier layer. The accuracy of the SCA can be improved by using the GS and K-CV. The GS was developed to match the hyper-parameters and optimise complicated problems. The K-CV is commonly applied to changing the validation set in a training set. In general, a GS is usually combined with K-CV to produce a corresponding evaluation index and select the best hyper-parameters. The torque penetration index(TPI) and field penetration index(FPI) are proposed based on shield parameters to express the geological characteristics. The elbow method(EM) and silhouette coefficient(Si) are employed to determine the types of geological characteristics(K) in a Kmeans++ algorithm. A case study on mixed ground in Guangzhou is adopted to validate the applicability of the developed model. The results show that with the developed framework, the four selected parameters, i.e. thrust, advance rate, cutterhead rotation speed and cutterhead torque, can be used to effectively predict the corresponding geological characteristics.

Meta-Heuristic Optimized Hybrid Wavelet Features for Arrhythmia Classification

The non-invasive evaluation of the heart through EectroCardioG-raphy(ECG)has played a key role in detecting heart disease.The analysis of ECG signals requires years of learning and experience to interpret and extract useful information from them.Thus,a computerized system is needed to classify ECG signals with more accurate results effectively.Abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias and cause sudden cardiac deaths.In this work,a Computerized Abnormal Heart Rhythms Detection(CAHRD)system is developed using ECG signals.It consists of four stages;preprocessing,feature extraction,feature optimization and classifier.At first,Pan and Tompkins algorithm is employed to detect the envelope of Q,R and S waves in the preprocessing stage.It uses a recursive filter to eliminate muscle noise,T-wave interference and baseline wander.As the analysis of ECG signal in the spatial domain does not provide a complete description of the signal,the feature extraction involves using frequency contents obtained from multiple wavelet filters;bi-orthogonal,Symlet and Daubechies at different resolution levels in the feature extraction stage.Then,Black Widow Optimization(BWO)is applied to optimize the hybrid wavelet features in the feature optimization stage.Finally,a kernel based Support Vector Machine(SVM)is employed to classify heartbeats into five classes.In SVM,Radial Basis Function(RBF),polynomial and linear kernels are used.A total of∼15000 ECG signals are obtained from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Beth Israel Hospital(MIT-BIH)arrhythmia database for performance evaluation of the proposed CAHRD system.Results show that the proposed CAHRD system proved to be a powerful tool for ECG analysis.It correctly classifies five classes of heartbeats with 99.91%accuracy using an RBF kernel with 2nd level wavelet coefficients.The CAHRD system achieves an improvement of∼6%over random projections with the ensemble SVM approach and∼2%over morphological and ECG segment based features with the RBF classifier.

A novel fast classification filtering algorithm for LiDAR point clouds based on small grid density clustering

Clustering filtering is usually a practical method for light detection and ranging(LiDAR)point clouds filtering according to their characteristic attributes.However,the amount of point cloud data is extremely large in practice,making it impossible to cluster point clouds data directly,and the filtering error is also too large.Moreover,many existing filtering algorithms have poor classification results in discontinuous terrain.This article proposes a new fast classification filtering algorithm based on density clustering,which can solve the problem of point clouds classification in discontinuous terrain.Based on the spatial density of LiDAR point clouds,also the features of the ground object point clouds and the terrain point clouds,the point clouds are clustered firstly by their elevations,and then the plane point clouds are selected.Thus the number of samples and feature dimensions of data are reduced.Using the DBSCAN clustering filtering method,the original point clouds are finally divided into noise point clouds,ground object point clouds,and terrain point clouds.The experiment uses 15 sets of data samples provided by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS),and the results of the proposed algorithm are compared with the other eight classical filtering algorithms.Quantitative and qualitative analysis shows that the proposed algorithm has good applicability in urban areas and rural areas,and is significantly better than other classic filtering algorithms in discontinuous terrain,with a total error of about 10%.The results show that the proposed method is feasible and can be used in different terrains.