Pattern recognition and computer vision and their applications have experienced enormous progress in research and development over the last two decades. This comprehensive handbook documents both the basics and new and advanced results in the field. The chapters, written by leading experts, cover the major topic areas. Researchers, students and users of pattern recognition and computer vision should find the book a valuable reference for help in understanding the many techniques available, the systems already developed, as well as the basic principles behind many topic areas.

The advances in computer vision and pattern recognition and their applications reflect the strong and growing interest in the field, as well as the many opportunities and challenges it offers. This second edition represents up-to-date progress and knowledge in this field. The applications and technological issues are emphasized to reflect the wide applicability of the field in many practical problems.

This book provides the most comprehensive study of information processing techniques and issues in remote sensing. Topics covered include image and signal processing, pattern recognition and feature extraction for remote sensing, neural networks and wavelet transforms in remote sensing, remote sensing of ocean and coastal environment, SAR image filtering and segmentation, knowledge-based systems, software and hardware issues, data compression, change detection, etc. Emphasis is placed on environmental issues of remote sensing.

- Offers an in-depth treatment of the theory and applications of pattern recognition and computer vision
- Captures the latest development in human identification
- Tackles a number of emerging topics in the field

Ultrasonic methods have been very popular in nondestructive testing and characterization of materials. This book deals with both industrial ultrasound and medical ultrasound. The advantages of ultrasound include flexibility, low cost, in-line operation, and providing data in both signal and image formats for further analysis. The book devotes 11 chapters to ultrasonic methods. However, ultrasonic methods can be much less effective with some applications. So the book also has 14 chapters catering to other or advanced methods for nondestructive testing or material characterization. Topics like...

Both pattern recognition and computer vision have experienced rapid progress in the last twenty-five years. This book provides the latest advances on pattern recognition and computer vision along with their many applications. It features articles written by renowned leaders in the field while topics are presented in readable form to a wide range of readers. The book is divided into five parts: basic methods in pattern recognition, basic methods in computer vision and image processing, recognition applications, life science and human identification, and systems and technology.

This book gives a comprehensive overview of the most advanced theories, methodologies and applications in computer vision. Particularly, it gives an extensive coverage of 3D and robotic vision problems. Example chapters featured are Fourier methods for 3D surface modeling and analysis, use of constraints for calibration-free 3D Euclidean reconstruction, novel photogeometric methods for capturing static and dynamic objects, performance evaluation of robot localization methods in outdoor terrains, integrating 3D vision with force/tactile sensors, tracking via in-floor sensing, self-calibration...

Written by leaders in the field of remote sensing information processing, this work covers the frontiers of remote sensors, especially with effective algorithms for signal/image processing and pattern recognition with remote sensing data. Sensor and data fusion issues, SAR images, hyperspectral images, and related special topics are also examined. Techniques making use of neural networks, wavelet transforms, and knowledge-based systems are emphasized. A special set of three chapters is devoted to seismic analysis and discrimination. In summary, the volume provides an authoritative treatment...

The NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Issues in Acoustic Signal/Image Processing and Recognition was held August 5-9, 1982 at the Cappuccini complex in San Miniato Italy. The Workshop was primarily concerned with the underwater acoustic signal processing and seismic signal analysis and a major effort was made to link these topics with pattern recognition, i ge processing and artificial intelligence. Major issues and new approaches in these interrelated areas were closely examined in the Workshop. In addition to paper presentations three discussion sessions were held on (1) spectral analysis...