An Automatic Identification Method for Linear Discontinuities on High-Steep Slopes Based on Thermal Infrared Imaging: A Case Study in the Jinsha River Suture Zo... (opens in new tab)

Discontinuities are critical factors that influence slope stability. While planar discontinuities can be reliably identified, linear discontinuities remain challenging to identify because of their concealed nature and limited surface exposure. This study introduces an improved neighborhood search algorithm that utilizes thermal infrared (TIR) images to identify linear discontinuities. The method identifies discontinuities based on their thermal characteristics, using temperature differences b...