Wavelet Analysis with Applications to Image Processing
Wavelet analysis is among the newest additions to the arsenals of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers, and offers common solutions to diverse problems. However, students and professionals in some areas of engineering and science, intimidated by the mathematical background necessary to explore this subject, have been unable to use this powerful tool.The first book on the topic for readers with minimal mathematical backgrounds, Wavelet Analysis with Applications to Image Processing...
The Pocket Handbook of Imaging Processing Algorithms in C
This handy desktop reference gathers together into one easy-to-use volume the most popular image processing algorithms. Designed to be used at the computer terminal, it features an illustrated, annotated dictionary format — with clear, concise definitions, examples, and C program code. Covers algorithms for adaptive filters, coding and compression, color image processing, histogram operations, image fundamentals, mensuration, morphological filters, nonlinear filters,...
The Essential Guide to Video Processing
This comprehensive and state-of-the art approach to video processing gives engineers and students a comprehensive introduction and includes full coverage of key applications: wireless video, video networks, video indexing and retrieval and use of video in speech processing. Containing all the essential methods in video processing alongside the latest standards, it is a complete resource for the professional engineer, researcher and graduate student.
Digital Image Processing: An Algorithmic Introduction Using Java (Texts in Computer Science)
Written as an introduction for undergraduate students, this textbook covers the most important methods in digital image processing. Formal and mathematical aspects are discussed at a fundamental level and various practical examples and exercises supplement the text. The book uses the image processing environment ImageJ, freely distributed by the National Institute of Health. A comprehensive website supports the book, and contains full source code for all examples in the book, a question and...
Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Signal Processing Perspective
In 1971 Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur pioneered spatial information encoding principles that made image formation possible by using magnetic resonance signals. Now Lauterbur, "father of the MRI", and Dr. Zhi-Pei Liang have co-authored the first engineering textbook on magnetic resonance imaging. This long-awaited, definitive text will help undergraduate and graduate students of biomedical engineering, biomedical imaging scientists, radiologists, and electrical engineers gain an in-depth...
The Essential Guide to Image Processing
- A complete introduction to the basic and intermediate concepts of image processing from the leading people in the field
- A CD-ROM contains 70 highly interactive demonstration programs with user friendly interfaces to provide a visual presentation of the concepts
- Up-to-date content, including statistical modeling of natural, anistropic diffusion, image quality and the latest developments in JPEG 2000
This comprehensive and state-of-the art approach to image processing gives engineers and...
Nonlinear Model-Based Image/Video Processing and Analysis
A comprehensive survey of techniques and applications in image and video processing and analysis A widely varied selection of experts provides extensive coverage of nonlinear model-based techniques in image and video processing and analysis. This volume not only details new techniques in still image and digital video but also discusses applications in computer vision, multimedia, and visual information retrieval systems. All nonlinear, model-based techniques are detailed, and a complete and...
Remote Sensing: Models and Methods for Image Processing
Remote sensing is a technology that engages electromagnetic sensors to measure and monitor changes in the earth's surface and atmosphere. Normally this is accomplished through the use of a satellite or aircraft. This book, in its 3rd edition, seamlessly connects the art and science of earth remote sensing with the latest interpretative tools and techniques of computer-aided image processing. Newly expanded and updated, this edition delivers more of the applied scientific theory and...
Mathematical Problems in Image Processing: Partial Differential Equations and the Calculus of Variations
Partial differential equations and variational methods were introduced into image processing about 15 years ago, and intensive research has been carried out since then. The main goal of this work is to present the variety of image analysis applications and the precise mathematics involved. It is intended for two audiences. The first is the mathematical community, to show the contribution of mathematics to this domain and to highlight some unresolved theoretical questions. The second is the...
Introduction to Synthetic Array and Imaging Radars (Artech Radar Library (Unnumbered))
EX - Library book with all the usual stamps and markings. Some shelf wear. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
Practical Algorithms for Image Analysis with CD-ROM: Description, Examples, and Code
This book offers guided access to a collection of algorithms for the digital manipulation and analysis of images. Written in classic "cookbook" style, it reflects the authors' long experience as users and developers of image analysis algorithms and software. For each task, they present a description and implementation of the most suitable procedure in easy-to-use form. The algorithms range from the simplest steps to advanced functions not commonly available for Windows users. Each...
One-and-Multidimensional Signal Processing: Algorithms and Applications in Image Processing
With the constant increase in applications involving image processing and multimedia procedures digital signal processing (DSP) is important for modern information engineering. One-- and Multidimensional Signal Processing provides an introduction to the algorithmic basics of image and TV communication systems as well as for systems in automation and robotic applications using sensor based imaging techniques. This novel combination of both one-- and multidimensional signal processing...
Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing (Electronic Engineering Systems Series)
Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing simply and methodically presents principles and techniques of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image generation by analyzing its system transfer function. The text considers the full array of operation modes from strip to scan, emphasizes processing techniques, enabling the design of operational SAR codes. A simple example then follows.This book will be invaluable to all SAR scientists and engineers working in the field. It may be used as the basis for a...
Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Signal Processing Perspective
In 1971 Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur pioneered spatial information encoding principles that made image formation possible by using magnetic resonance signals. Now Lauterbur, "father of the MRI", and Dr. Zhi-Pei Liang have co-authored the first engineering textbook on magnetic resonance imaging. This long-awaited, definitive text will help undergraduate and graduate students of biomedical engineering, biomedical imaging scientists, radiologists, and electrical engineers gain an in-depth...
Image Processing: The Fundamentals
Image Processing The Fundamentals Maria Petrou, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK Panagiota Bosdogianni, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece Image processing has been one of the most active areas of research in recent years. The techniques involved have found significant applications in areas as diverse as video-conferencing, image communication, robotics, geoscience and medicine. From intelligent cars that drive themselves to key-hole surgery, this enormous impact on society is...
Image Processing: Analysis and Machine Vision
This robust text provides deep and wide coverage of the full range of topics encountered in the field of image processing and machine vision. As a result, it can serve undergraduates, graduates, researchers, and professionals looking for a readable reference. The book's encyclopedic coverage of topics is wider than that found in any competing book, and it can be used in more than one course (both image processing and machine vision classes). In addition, while advanced mathematics is not...
Random Processes for Image Signal Processing (SPIE/IEEE Series on Imaging Science & Engineering)
"This book gives readers an intuitive appreciation for random functions, plus theory and processes necessary for sophisticated applications. It covers probability theory, random processes, canonical representation, optimal filtering, and random models. Second in the SPIE/IEEE Series on Imaging Science & Engineering. It also presents theory along with applications, to help readers intuitively appreciate random functions. Included are special cases in which probabilistic insight is more...
Wavelet Analysis with Applications to Image Processing
Wavelet analysis is among the newest additions to the arsenals of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers, and offers common solutions to diverse problems. However, students and professionals in some areas of engineering and science, intimidated by the mathematical background necessary to explore this subject, have been unable to use this powerful tool.The first book on the topic for readers with minimal mathematical backgrounds, Wavelet Analysis with Applications to Image Processing...
Spotlight-Mode Synthetic Aperture Radar: A Signal Processing Approach: A Signal Processing Approach
Modern airborne and spaceborne imaging radars, known as synthetic aperture radars (SARs), are capable of producing high-quality pictures of the earth's surface while avoiding some of the shortcomings of certain other forms of remote imaging systems. Primarily, radar overcomes the nighttime limitations of optical cameras, and the cloud- cover limitations of both optical and infrared imagers. In addition, because imaging radars use a form of coherent illumination, they can be used in...
Techniques and Standards for Image, Video, and Audio Coding
As audio and visual applications on CDs and on the Internet become more complex (videophones, multimedia books and videogames, video conferencing), coding and compression of these files is necessary for speed and size requirements. This book is the first to address the established and emerging international standards related to image/video/audio compression and coding. Covers all of the international standards for coding and compression, both approved and emerging, plus the...
