Image Enhancement: Application to Geotomography

Juan C. Santamarina*, Andrew G. Tallin

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Image enhancement complements geotomographic reconstruction in the rendering of better images. In this paper, available image enhancement techniques are reviewed. Emphasis is given to two methods: interactive zoning and selective smoothing. The first technique maximizes the use of test-related information and is based on the frequency distribution of slowness to aid the identification and is based on the frequency distribution of slowness to aid the identification of ranges that represent materials with similar properties. Selective smoothing is a modified application of filters that smooths images while preserving contrast. Results from case studies with real and simulated data are presented, and guidelines for the application of each technique are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProc Conf Digital Image Process Tech Appl Civ Eng
EditorsJ.David Frost, Jeff R. Wright
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages245-254
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0872629791
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Conference on Digital Image Processing: Techniques and Applications in Civil Engineering - Kona, Hawaii, USA
Duration: Feb 28 1993Mar 5 1993

Publication series

NameProc Conf Digital Image Process Tech Appl Civ Eng

Other

OtherProceedings of the Conference on Digital Image Processing: Techniques and Applications in Civil Engineering
CityKona, Hawaii, USA
Period02/28/9303/5/93

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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