Spatial Clustering
Spatial clustering aims to group data points based on their spatial proximity and shared characteristics, facilitating pattern discovery and anomaly detection in various datasets. Current research emphasizes developing robust algorithms that handle high-dimensional data, incomplete information, and complex spatial relationships, employing techniques like density-based clustering, fuzzy clustering, and finite mixture modeling. These advancements find applications in diverse fields, including transportation (vessel path identification), network monitoring (EDFA pump current analysis), and image analysis (person re-identification), improving efficiency and enabling predictive maintenance. The development of more efficient and adaptable spatial clustering methods continues to be a significant area of focus.