Theory of Remote Image Formation

This 2004 book presents a unified treatment of the mathematical methods that underpin the various algorithms used in remote image formation.

Richard E. Blahut (Author)

9780521553735, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 18 November 2004

554 pages
24.4 x 17 x 3 cm, 1.267 kg

This book was first published in 2004. In many applications, images, such as ultrasonic or X-ray signals, are recorded and then analyzed with digital or optical processors in order to extract information. Such processing requires the development of algorithms of great precision and sophistication. This book presents a unified treatment of the mathematical methods that underpin the various algorithms used in remote image formation. The author begins with a review of transform and filter theory. He then discusses two- and three-dimensional Fourier transform theory, the ambiguity function, image construction and reconstruction, tomography, baseband surveillance systems, and passive systems (where the signal source might be an earthquake or a galaxy). Information-theoretic methods in image formation are also covered, as are phase errors and phase noise. Throughout the book, practical applications illustrate theoretical concepts, and there are many homework problems. The book is aimed at graduate students of electrical engineering and computer science, and practitioners in industry.

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Signals in one dimension
3. Signals in two dimensions
4. Optical imaging systems
5. Antenna systems
6. The ambiguity function
7. Radar imaging systems
8. Diffraction imaging systems
9. Construction and reconstruction of images
10. Tomography
11. Likelihood and information methods
12. Radar search systems
13. Passive and baseband surveillance systems
14. Data combination and tracking
15. Phase noise and phase distortion
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK]