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Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective (2nd Edition)

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This updated edition of the digital image processing text geared towards satellite-derived remotely sensed data has some good content, but like previous editions it is much too expensive for what you ultimately receive. For general digital image processing and its algorithms I really think that "Digital Image Processing" by Gonzalez and Woods provides much more quality for a lower price. Granted, this book has some GIS specific information in it that other books don't have, but I don't think that this warrants the huge price tag. The presentation is not particularly compelling either. Quite a bit of room is taken up with large tables and sample imagery rather than instruction and algorithm details. I would really suggest that someone interested in the specific problems of processing satellite imagery look at some of the online resources for the pre-processing issues unique to this field, and then look at the Gonzalez and Woods book for a much better explanation of digital image processing in general, including the pattern recognition issues of the later chapters of this book that I think are particularly poorly explained. The table of contents is as follows:

1. Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
2. Remote Sensing Data Collection
3. Digital Image Processing Hardware and Software Considerations
4. Image Quality Assessment and Statistical Evaluation
5. Initial Display Alternatives and Scientific Visualization
6. Electromagnetic Radiation Principles and Radiometric Correction
7. Geometric Correction
8. Image Enhancement
9. Thematic Information Extraction: Pattern Recognition
10. Information Extraction Using Artificial Intelligence
11. Thematic Information Extraction: Hyperspectral Image Analysis
12. Digital Change Detection
13. Thematic Map Accuracy Assessment

This is the first textbook in 20 years that I've read cover to cover, and I am glad I did. This is a very solid presentation of the theoretical and practical basics of remote sensing imagery and analysis. Quantitatively, it is not overly simplistic but it doesn't bog down the reader either.

The first chapter draws a strong line in the sand regarding remote sensing as a discipline and the importance of broad knowledge and definite subject matter knowledge in order to apply it effectively. I almost felt that the take-home message was that remote sensing is a *tool* and not a discipline unto itself, to be advanced for its own sake.

Especially helpful is the overview of sensing systems in Chapter 2 -- I was grateful for the chapter's organization and the tables devoted to different systems. I honestly wish the author had given more information on the configuration of different sensor systems and the particulars of signal processing and AD conversion, but it is hard to ascertain whether this information might be in the companion volume (which I do not own).

Also strong is the chapter on image enhancement, although I think that image enhancement for visualization and image enhancement for quantitative interpretation are different enough to warrant separation.

The most recent advances (artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imagery) are dealt with in distinct chapters. One could probably write a whole book on accuracy assessment alone, but the final chapter here is a respectable treatment of the subject.

I am reading this book as a recommended text for a graduate level course on remote sensing. This is honestly one of the more thorough textbooks I've ever read. I'm relatively new to the field of remote sensing, and the author does an excellent job of presenting both theory and applied tools. This is an introductory book, so don't expect extreme detail or in-depth case studies in any one area. But in total, a thorough and interesting discussion on major relevant topics are presented with numerous examples and very helpful explanations. The book frequently discusses the various remote sensing software applications (I'm using ENVI in my course), and it's very nice to see theory and principles tied directly to the analysis I'm actually doing.
Also- the book has a lot of graphics, charts, tables, etc that can be skipped or read in-depth to better understand the topics being discussed. A lot of the figures are in black and white, which is a drawback, but not one that I found warranted any substantial negative feedback. There is a high quality color photo insert section in the middle of the book with more visually appealing images.

In short- Thorough and engaging introduction to the field with a nice balance of theory and practical/applied info. Lots of examples, pictures, and figures that reinforce the topics presented.

In my point of view, it is a nicely balanced book and gives an essential overview of the topic. Normally, I don't read book comprehensively like one page by one page, but this one is really worth reading. In my experience, I have never got bored with going over the chapters and obtained some valuable insights and tips. If you don't know the topic very well, this is the one you can get fundamentals from.

The Book was delivered very quick, withing 7 days. It was just like new, no wear and tear. It was my wonderful purchase so far.

This is a remote sensing text book, meaning that the quality of the imagery is very important. The pages in the book are photocopies of the original with a small section of color images inserted in the middle of the book.

I would highly recommend buying this book in person to avoid getting a copy. Or buy directly from the publisher

Service was excellant. The product was in better shape than listed. Thank you.

I am the student and I knew about this book from my lecturer.This book content a very good theory of remote sensing and image interpretation.Very poor because I have a photostat copy this book.It's too expensive here.The example all of Image inside this book is very the best.That all.