Introduction to Subsurface Imaging

Describes and evaluates the basic principles, methods and applications of subsurface sensing and imaging, covering a wide range of techniques.

Bahaa Saleh (Edited by)

9781107000810, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 17 March 2011

456 pages, 474 colour illus. 106 exercises
25.3 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm, 1.16 kg

'Introduction to Subsurface Imaging takes a unique application-oriented approach to image science. The result is a powerful survey including physical phenomena ranging from millimeter waves to x-rays and state of the art image analysis estimation algorithms. The quality, quantity and clarity of the graphics and images presented, of central importance to an imaging text, is particularly noteworthy.' David Brady, Duke University

Describing and evaluating the basic principles and methods of subsurface sensing and imaging, Introduction to Subsurface Imaging is a clear and comprehensive treatment that links theory to a wide range of real-world applications in medicine, biology, security and geophysical/environmental exploration. It integrates the different sensing techniques (acoustic, electric, electromagnetic, optical, x-ray or particle beams) by unifying the underlying physical and mathematical similarities, and computational and algorithmic methods. Time-domain, spectral and multisensor methods are also covered, whilst all the necessary mathematical, statistical and linear systems tools are given in useful appendices to make the book self-contained. Featuring a logical blend of theory and applications, a wealth of color illustrations, homework problems and numerous case studies, this is suitable for use as both a course text and as a professional reference.

1. Overview B. Saleh and M. Silevitch
2. Physical models B. Saleh
3. Localized imaging B. Saleh
4. Tomographic imaging B. Saleh and E. Miller
5. Digital image processing E. Miller, C. Karl and B. Saleh
6. Spectral imaging M. Vélez-Reyes, J. Goodman and B. Saleh
7. Mosaicing, change detection, and multisensor imaging B. Roysam and B. Saleh
8. Numerical simulation C. Rappaport, J. Martinez and B. Saleh
9. Design of subsurface imaging systems S. McKnight and B. Saleh
Appendix A. Multi-dimensional signals and systems B. Saleh
Appendix B. Linear algebra E. Miller, B. Saleh and D. Castanon
Appendix C. Detection and classification B. Saleh
Appendix D. Software tools B. Saleh, B. Roysam and C. Rappaport.

Subject Areas: Image processing [UYT], Electronics engineering [TJF], Geographical information systems [GIS & remote sensing RGW]