Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction (Paperback)

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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# --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Remotely-sensed images of the Earth’s surface provide information about the geographical distribution and properties of natural and cultural features. Computer processing takes place after the images have been collected, and depends on their physical properties and the applications for which they will be used. Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images is the third edition of this highly regarded textbook.

This fully revised and updated edition deals with the mechanics of processing remotely-sensed images. Presented in an accessible manner, this book covers a wide range of image processing and pattern recognition techniques. A number of examples are included on the accompanying CD to illustrate the practical use of specific techniques. New topics include LiDAR data processing, SAR interferometry, the analysis of imaging spectrometer image sets and the use of the wavelet transform.

The accompanying CD-ROM has been further developed to include:

• Updated MIPS software, including modules for standard procedures such as image display, filtering, image transforms, graph plotting, import of data from a range of sensors.
• A set of exercises, including data sets, (contributed by Dr M. Koch, Center for Remote Sensing, Boston University) illustrating the application of discussed methods using the MIPS software.
• An extensive list of WWW resources including colour illustrations for easy download.

This is an essential textbook for upper level undergraduate and Masters students taking courses in Remote Sensing, in departments of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science. Researchers and professionals working on the processing and classification of with remotely-sensed data, will also greatly benefit from the guidance contained in this text.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470849193
• ISBN-13: 978-0470849194
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #520,340 in Books (See Bestsellers 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.

9 of 9 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

By	PRANAB JYOTI BARUAH (NIES, Tsukuba, Japan) - See all my reviews

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

By	Jack F. Paris (Clovis, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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