Discussion of the logic underlying the fuzzy change matrix is extended in this chapter to incorporate a consideration of type 2 fuzzy sets. Type 2 sets are parameterized from the differences in fuzzy set membership yielded by multiple values of the fuzziness or overlap parameter of the wellknown fuzzy c-means classifier. Type 2 fuzzy sets can be seen as a response to the philosophical issue of higher order vagueness. It is shown that the type 2 analysis yields a variety of answers to any query about the amount of change, reflecting the higher order vagueness in the uncertainty of the change in a vague phenomenon.
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Arnot, C., Fisher, P. (2007). Mapping Type 2 Change in Fuzzy Land Cover. In: Morris, A., Kokhan, S. (eds) Geographic Uncertainty in Environmental Security. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6438-8_10
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