Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Paul M. Mather (Author)

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Publication Date: June 8, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0471985503 | ISBN-13: 978-0471985501 | Edition: 2nd

Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images An Introduction Second Edition Paul M. Mather School of Geography, The University of Nottingham, UK Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. The second edition of this successful book provides an accessible introduction to the processing and analysis of digital images collected by aircraft and satellite-borne sensors that operate in the visible, infrared and microwave regions of the spectrum. The book begins with a survey of the physical principles of remote sensing, and goes on to consider the nature and sources of remotely-sensed data. A short survey of those aspects of computing that are relevant to remote sensing completes the introductory section of the book. In the remaining five chapters, the author surveys those aspects of image processing and pattern recognition that are relevant to remote sensing applications, including: pre-processing, enhancement, image transforms, and filtering techniques. An extended survey of classification and related methods, including neural networks, fuzzy classifiers and spectral unmixing, forms the final chapter. A unique feature of this book is the provision of a CD-ROM containing software and image data sets. The MIPS image display program provides facilities for image display, enhancement, filtering, classification, and arithmetic. 38 additional programs are provided, convering applications including maximum likelihood classification, spectral unmixing, geometric correction, principal components analysis. All of these programs run on a standard PC using the Windows 95 operating system. In addition, more than 25 image data sets collected by the Landsat MSS and TM, SPOT HRV, NOAA AVHRR and RADARSAT SAR are contained on the CD-ROM, making this book a complete package - textbook, software and data - for advanced undergraduate and Masters courses. It can also be used by postgraduate research students as a survival guide.

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"Like its first edition, Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction will serve as a well-structured introductory textbook for geography students studying remote sensing at an advanced undergraduate and Masters levels. The book can be used as a sequence of remote sensing tutorials, with questions at the end of each chapter..", , , GI News#

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The successful application of remote sensing techniques requires knowledge and skills drawn from several scientific disciplines. Specialists in specific areas of the field require a broad range of expertise, encompassing physics and optics, mathematics, statistics and digital computers. Treats the specialized area of digital image processing of remotely-sensed data in relation to these and other fields, providing a thorough understanding of its functions, uses and capabilities. The opening section discusses the physical principles of remote sensing, followed by a description of satellite platforms currently in use as well those under development. Also examines the characteristics of digital computers as they relate to the processing of remotely-sensed image data. Examines particular topics within the general field of processing remotely-sensed data and their application to a range of problems in the environmental and earth sciences. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition (June 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471985503
• ISBN-13: 978-0471985501
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,078,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with CD tools as well, August 30, 1999

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This review is from: Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I checked the book out from my library to read for my thesis, but the book is so good that I want to add it to my own collection. I have used it so much, that I'll need my own copy! The CD that comes with the book is also very good. The programs run very quickly on today's fast PC's. It's a great tool.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have answers for what-why-how after reading it..., June 28, 2001

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This review is from: Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I bought it just looking at the table of contents at ... website, and I got exactly what I was looking for !! A complete book on image processing/interpretation for remote-sensing imageries. There is even a concise introduction on remote-sensing principles. The book is concisely detailed and have clear how-to-do theoretical/mathematical explanations(often lacking in others) on every topic. And the best point, every section/method is referred to key publicatons for anyone interested in in-depth study of a topic !!!

4.0 out of 5 stars RS textbook review, May 16, 2009

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The delivery was fast and ahead of time. The text was appropriate to my need.