Techniques for Image Processing and Classifications in Remote Sensing

List of Illustrations PrefaceChapter 1. Fundamentals 1.1. Introduction 1.2. The Characteristics of Digital Images 1.3. The Distinction between Image Processing and Classification 1.4. Mathematical Concepts for Image Processing 1.5. Mathematical Concepts for Image Classification References Chapter 2. Digital Image Processing 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Contrast Manipulation 2.3. Spatial Filtering 2.4. Noise Suppression 2.5. Spatial Registration 2.6. Geometrical Manipulation 2.7. Color Processing ReferencesChapter 3. Digital Image Classification 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Multispectral Classification 3.3. Classification Training 3.4. Pre-Classification Processing and Feature Extraction 3.5. Classification Algorithms 3.6. Post-Classification Processing and Analysis 3.7. Non-Image Features ReferencesAppendix A. Remote Sensing and Image Processing Bibliography A.1. Books A.2. Topical Papers A.3. Literature Surveys A.4. Special Journal Issues Appendix B. Digital Image Data Formats B.1. Bits and Pixels B.2. Records and Files B.3. Tapes and Disks Appendix C. The Table Look-up Algorithm and Interactive Image Processing C.1. The Table Look-up Algorithm C.2. Interactive Processing Appendix D. Examination Questions D.1. Gray Levels, Histograms and Contrast Manipulation D.2. Spatial Filtering, Fourier Transforms and Noise Suppression D.3. Geometric Processing D.4. Multi Feature Analysis D.5. Classification D.6. Processing ConsiderationsIndex