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Book Synopsis
Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images

A thorough introduction to computer processing of remotely-sensed images, processing methods, and applications

Remote sensing is a crucial form of measurement that allows for the gauging of an object or space without direct physical contact, allowing for the assessment and recording of a target under conditions which would normally render access difficult or impossible. This is done through the analysis and interpretation of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that is reflected or emitted by an object, surveyed and recorded by an observer or instrument that is not in contact with the target. This methodology is particularly of importance in Earth observation by remote sensing, wherein airborne or satellite-borne instruments of EMR provide data on the planet's land, seas, ice, and atmosphere. This permits scientists to establish relationships between the measurements and the nature and distribution of phenomena on the Earth'

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Preface to the Fifth Edition

List of Examples

Chapter 1: Remote Sensing: Basic Principles

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Electromagnetic radiation and its properties

1.2.1 Terminology

1.2.2 Nature of electromagnetic radiation

1.2.3 The electromagnetic spectrum

1.2.4 Sources of electromagnetic radiation

1.2.5 Interactions with the Earth's atmosphere

1.3 Interaction with Earth surface materials

1.3.1 Introduction

1.3.2 Spectral reflectance of Earth surface materials

1.3.2.1 Vegetation

1.3.2.2 Geology

1.3.2.3 Water bodies

1.3.2.4 Soils

1.4 Summary

References

Chapter 2: Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments

2.2.1 Spatial resolution

2.2.2 Spectral resolution

2.2.3 Radiometric resolution

2.3 Optical, near-infrared and thermal imaging sensors

2.3.1 Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR)

2.3.2 Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

2.3.3 MODIS (MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer)

2.3.4 Ocean observing instruments

2.3.5 IRS LISS

2.3.6 Landsat instruments

2.3.6.1 Landsat Multi-Spectral Scanner (MSS)

2.3.6.2 Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)

2.3.6.3 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)

2.3.6.4 Landsat 8

2.3.6.5 Landsat 9

2.3.6.6 Landsat Next

2.3.7 SPOT sensors

2.3.7.1 SPOT High Resolution Visible (HRV)

2.3.7.2 Vegetation (VGT)

2.3.7.3 SPOT Follow-on Programme

2.3.8 Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)

2.3.9ESA Sentinel Programme

2.3.9.1 Sentinel-2 Multi-Spectral Imager (MSI)

2.3.9.2 Sentinel-3 OLCI and SLSTR

2.3.10 High-resolution commercial and small satellite systems

2.4 Microwave imaging sensors

2.4.1. European Space Agency Synthetic Aperture Spaceborne Radars

2.4.2 Radarsat

2.4.3 TerraSAR-X and COSMO-SkyMed

2.4.3 ALOS PALSAR

2.4.4 Sentinel-1 SAR

2.5 Summary

References

Chapter 3: Pre-Processing of Remotely Sensed Data

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Cosmetic operations

3.2.1 Missing scan lines

3.2.2 De-striping methods

3.2.2.1 Linear method

3.2.2.2 Histogram matching

3.2.2.3 Other de-striping methods

3.3 Geometric correction and registration

3.3.1 Orbital geometry model

3.3.2 Transformation based on ground control points

3.3.3 Resampling procedures

3.3.4 Image registration

3.3.5 Other geometric correction methods

3.4 Atmospheric correction

3.4.1 Background

3.4.2 Image-based methods

3.4.3 Radiative transfer models

3.4.4 Empirical line method

3.5 Illumination and view angle effects

3.6 Sensor calibration

3.7 Terrain effects

3.8 Summary

References

Chapter 4: Image Enhancement Techniques

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Human visual system

4.3 Contrast enhancement

4.3.1 Linear contrast stretch

4.3.2 Histogram equalisation

4.3.3 Gaussian stretch

4.4 Pseudocolour enhancement

4.4.1 Density slicing

4.4.2 Pseudocolour transform

4.5 Summary

References

Chapter 5: Image Transforms

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Arithmetic operations

5.2.1 Image addition

5.2.2 Image subtraction

5.2.3 Image multiplication

5.2.4 Image division and vegetation indices

5.3 Empirically based image transforms

5.3.1 Perpendicular Vegetation Index

5.3.2 Tasselled Cap (Kauth-Thomas) transformation

5.4 Principal Components Analysis

5.4.1 Standard Principal Components Analysis

5.4.2 Noise-adjusted Principal Components Analysis

5.4.3 Decorrelation stretch

5.5 Hue, Saturation and Intensity (HSI) transform

5.6 The Discrete Fourier Transform

5.6.1 Introduction

5.6.2 Two-dimensional Fourier transform

5.6.3 Applications of the Fourier transform

5.7 The Discrete Wavelet Transform

5.7.1 Introduction

5.7.2 The one-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform

5.7.3 The two-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform

5.8 Change Detection

5.8.1 Introduction

5.8.2 NDVI Difference Image

5.8.3 Principal Components Analysis

5.8.4 Canonical Correlation Change Analysis

5.8.5 Time Series Analysis

5.8.6 Summary

5.9 Image fusion

5.9.1 Introduction

5.9.2 Hue, Saturation and Intensity (HSI) algorithm.

5.9.3 Principal Components Analysis

5.9.4 Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation

5.9.5 Wavelet based methods

5.9.6 Evaluation – Subjective methods

5.9.7 Evaluation – Objective methods

5.10 Summary

References

Chapter 6: Filtering Techniques

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Spatial domain low-pass (smoothing) filters

6.2.1 Moving average filter

6.2.2 Median filter

6.2.3 Adaptive filters

6.3 Spatial domain high-pass (sharpening) filters

6.3.1 Image subtraction method

6.3.2 Derivative-based methods

6.4 Spatial domain edge detectors

6.5 Frequency domain filters

6.6 Summary

References

Chapter 7: Classification

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Geometrical basis of classification

7.3 Unsupervised classification

7.3.1 The k-means algorithm

7.3.2 ISODATA

7.3.3 A modified k-means algorithm

7.4 Supervised classification

7.4.1 Training samples

7.4.2 Statistical classifiers

7.4.2.1 Parallelepiped classifier

7.4.2.2 Centroid (k-means) classifier

7.4.2.3 Maximum likelihood method

7.4.3 Neural classifiers

7.5 Sub-pixel classification techniques

7.5.1 The linear mixture model

7.5.2 Spectral Angle Mapping

7.5.3 Independent Components Analysis

7.5.4 Fuzzy classifiers

7.6 More advanced approaches to image classification

7.6.1 Support Vector Machines

7.6.2 Decision tree classifiers

7.6.3 Other approaches to classification

7.6.3.1Rule based methods and the Genetic Algorithm

7.6.3.2Object-oriented methods

7.6.3.3Other methods

7.6.3.3.1Evidential Reasoning

7.6.3.3.2Bagging, boosting and ensembles of classifiers

7.7 Incorporation of non-spectral features

7.7.1 Texture

7.7.2 Use of external data

7.8 Contextual information

7.9 Feature selection

7.10 Classification accuracy

7.11 Summary

References

Chapter 8 Advanced Topics

8.1 Introduction

8.2 SAR interferometry

8.2.1 Basic principles

8.2.2 Interferometric processing

8.2.3 Problems in SAR interferometry

8.2.4 Applications of SAR interferometry

8.3 Imaging spectroscopy

8.3.1 Introduction

8.3.2 Processing imaging spectrometer data

8.3.2.1 Derivative analysis

8.3.2.2 Smoothing and denoising the reflectance spectrum

8.3.2.2.1 Savitzky-Golay polynomial smoothing

8.3.2.2.2 Denoising using the Discrete Wavelet Transform

8.3.2.3 Determination of ‘red edge’ characteristics of vegetation

8.3.2.4 Continuum removal

8.4 Lidar

8.4.1 Introduction

8.4.2 Lidar details

8.4.3 Lidar applications

8.5 Summary

References

Appendix A

Index

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 28/04/2022
    ISBN13: 9781119502821, 978-1119502821
    ISBN10: 1119502829

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images

    A thorough introduction to computer processing of remotely-sensed images, processing methods, and applications

    Remote sensing is a crucial form of measurement that allows for the gauging of an object or space without direct physical contact, allowing for the assessment and recording of a target under conditions which would normally render access difficult or impossible. This is done through the analysis and interpretation of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that is reflected or emitted by an object, surveyed and recorded by an observer or instrument that is not in contact with the target. This methodology is particularly of importance in Earth observation by remote sensing, wherein airborne or satellite-borne instruments of EMR provide data on the planet's land, seas, ice, and atmosphere. This permits scientists to establish relationships between the measurements and the nature and distribution of phenomena on the Earth'

    Table of Contents

    Preface to the First Edition

    Preface to the Second Edition

    Preface to the Third Edition

    Preface to the Fourth Edition

    Preface to the Fifth Edition

    List of Examples

    Chapter 1: Remote Sensing: Basic Principles

    1.1 Introduction

    1.2 Electromagnetic radiation and its properties

    1.2.1 Terminology

    1.2.2 Nature of electromagnetic radiation

    1.2.3 The electromagnetic spectrum

    1.2.4 Sources of electromagnetic radiation

    1.2.5 Interactions with the Earth's atmosphere

    1.3 Interaction with Earth surface materials

    1.3.1 Introduction

    1.3.2 Spectral reflectance of Earth surface materials

    1.3.2.1 Vegetation

    1.3.2.2 Geology

    1.3.2.3 Water bodies

    1.3.2.4 Soils

    1.4 Summary

    References

    Chapter 2: Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors

    2.1 Introduction

    2.2 Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments

    2.2.1 Spatial resolution

    2.2.2 Spectral resolution

    2.2.3 Radiometric resolution

    2.3 Optical, near-infrared and thermal imaging sensors

    2.3.1 Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR)

    2.3.2 Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

    2.3.3 MODIS (MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer)

    2.3.4 Ocean observing instruments

    2.3.5 IRS LISS

    2.3.6 Landsat instruments

    2.3.6.1 Landsat Multi-Spectral Scanner (MSS)

    2.3.6.2 Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)

    2.3.6.3 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)

    2.3.6.4 Landsat 8

    2.3.6.5 Landsat 9

    2.3.6.6 Landsat Next

    2.3.7 SPOT sensors

    2.3.7.1 SPOT High Resolution Visible (HRV)

    2.3.7.2 Vegetation (VGT)

    2.3.7.3 SPOT Follow-on Programme

    2.3.8 Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)

    2.3.9ESA Sentinel Programme

    2.3.9.1 Sentinel-2 Multi-Spectral Imager (MSI)

    2.3.9.2 Sentinel-3 OLCI and SLSTR

    2.3.10 High-resolution commercial and small satellite systems

    2.4 Microwave imaging sensors

    2.4.1. European Space Agency Synthetic Aperture Spaceborne Radars

    2.4.2 Radarsat

    2.4.3 TerraSAR-X and COSMO-SkyMed

    2.4.3 ALOS PALSAR

    2.4.4 Sentinel-1 SAR

    2.5 Summary

    References

    Chapter 3: Pre-Processing of Remotely Sensed Data

    3.1 Introduction

    3.2 Cosmetic operations

    3.2.1 Missing scan lines

    3.2.2 De-striping methods

    3.2.2.1 Linear method

    3.2.2.2 Histogram matching

    3.2.2.3 Other de-striping methods

    3.3 Geometric correction and registration

    3.3.1 Orbital geometry model

    3.3.2 Transformation based on ground control points

    3.3.3 Resampling procedures

    3.3.4 Image registration

    3.3.5 Other geometric correction methods

    3.4 Atmospheric correction

    3.4.1 Background

    3.4.2 Image-based methods

    3.4.3 Radiative transfer models

    3.4.4 Empirical line method

    3.5 Illumination and view angle effects

    3.6 Sensor calibration

    3.7 Terrain effects

    3.8 Summary

    References

    Chapter 4: Image Enhancement Techniques

    4.1 Introduction

    4.2 Human visual system

    4.3 Contrast enhancement

    4.3.1 Linear contrast stretch

    4.3.2 Histogram equalisation

    4.3.3 Gaussian stretch

    4.4 Pseudocolour enhancement

    4.4.1 Density slicing

    4.4.2 Pseudocolour transform

    4.5 Summary

    References

    Chapter 5: Image Transforms

    5.1 Introduction

    5.2 Arithmetic operations

    5.2.1 Image addition

    5.2.2 Image subtraction

    5.2.3 Image multiplication

    5.2.4 Image division and vegetation indices

    5.3 Empirically based image transforms

    5.3.1 Perpendicular Vegetation Index

    5.3.2 Tasselled Cap (Kauth-Thomas) transformation

    5.4 Principal Components Analysis

    5.4.1 Standard Principal Components Analysis

    5.4.2 Noise-adjusted Principal Components Analysis

    5.4.3 Decorrelation stretch

    5.5 Hue, Saturation and Intensity (HSI) transform

    5.6 The Discrete Fourier Transform

    5.6.1 Introduction

    5.6.2 Two-dimensional Fourier transform

    5.6.3 Applications of the Fourier transform

    5.7 The Discrete Wavelet Transform

    5.7.1 Introduction

    5.7.2 The one-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform

    5.7.3 The two-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform

    5.8 Change Detection

    5.8.1 Introduction

    5.8.2 NDVI Difference Image

    5.8.3 Principal Components Analysis

    5.8.4 Canonical Correlation Change Analysis

    5.8.5 Time Series Analysis

    5.8.6 Summary

    5.9 Image fusion

    5.9.1 Introduction

    5.9.2 Hue, Saturation and Intensity (HSI) algorithm.

    5.9.3 Principal Components Analysis

    5.9.4 Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation

    5.9.5 Wavelet based methods

    5.9.6 Evaluation – Subjective methods

    5.9.7 Evaluation – Objective methods

    5.10 Summary

    References

    Chapter 6: Filtering Techniques

    6.1 Introduction

    6.2 Spatial domain low-pass (smoothing) filters

    6.2.1 Moving average filter

    6.2.2 Median filter

    6.2.3 Adaptive filters

    6.3 Spatial domain high-pass (sharpening) filters

    6.3.1 Image subtraction method

    6.3.2 Derivative-based methods

    6.4 Spatial domain edge detectors

    6.5 Frequency domain filters

    6.6 Summary

    References

    Chapter 7: Classification

    7.1 Introduction

    7.2 Geometrical basis of classification

    7.3 Unsupervised classification

    7.3.1 The k-means algorithm

    7.3.2 ISODATA

    7.3.3 A modified k-means algorithm

    7.4 Supervised classification

    7.4.1 Training samples

    7.4.2 Statistical classifiers

    7.4.2.1 Parallelepiped classifier

    7.4.2.2 Centroid (k-means) classifier

    7.4.2.3 Maximum likelihood method

    7.4.3 Neural classifiers

    7.5 Sub-pixel classification techniques

    7.5.1 The linear mixture model

    7.5.2 Spectral Angle Mapping

    7.5.3 Independent Components Analysis

    7.5.4 Fuzzy classifiers

    7.6 More advanced approaches to image classification

    7.6.1 Support Vector Machines

    7.6.2 Decision tree classifiers

    7.6.3 Other approaches to classification

    7.6.3.1Rule based methods and the Genetic Algorithm

    7.6.3.2Object-oriented methods

    7.6.3.3Other methods

    7.6.3.3.1Evidential Reasoning

    7.6.3.3.2Bagging, boosting and ensembles of classifiers

    7.7 Incorporation of non-spectral features

    7.7.1 Texture

    7.7.2 Use of external data

    7.8 Contextual information

    7.9 Feature selection

    7.10 Classification accuracy

    7.11 Summary

    References

    Chapter 8 Advanced Topics

    8.1 Introduction

    8.2 SAR interferometry

    8.2.1 Basic principles

    8.2.2 Interferometric processing

    8.2.3 Problems in SAR interferometry

    8.2.4 Applications of SAR interferometry

    8.3 Imaging spectroscopy

    8.3.1 Introduction

    8.3.2 Processing imaging spectrometer data

    8.3.2.1 Derivative analysis

    8.3.2.2 Smoothing and denoising the reflectance spectrum

    8.3.2.2.1 Savitzky-Golay polynomial smoothing

    8.3.2.2.2 Denoising using the Discrete Wavelet Transform

    8.3.2.3 Determination of ‘red edge’ characteristics of vegetation

    8.3.2.4 Continuum removal

    8.4 Lidar

    8.4.1 Introduction

    8.4.2 Lidar details

    8.4.3 Lidar applications

    8.5 Summary

    References

    Appendix A

    Index

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