Image Analysis for the Biological Sciences

Using a statistical perspective, this work introduces a number of practical examples from diverse forms of microscopy, medical imaging systems, remote sensing and contact prints to demonstate the different range of image analysis applications. Explains the nature of digital images and terminology use. Reference is also made to extensions of multivariate and multi-temporal images. The appendix contains useful guidance on selecting hardware/software for a specific application. Covering the basics of quantitative image analysis - the extraction of information from data in the form of pictures - this study places special emphasis on methods relevant to environmental scientists. Practical examples from various fields are introduced to demonstrate applications. ch1.pdf......Page 1 ch2.pdf......Page 29 ch3.pdf......Page 53 ch4.pdf......Page 99 ch5.pdf......Page 130 ch6.pdf......Page 158 ch7.pdf......Page 185 app.pdf......Page 191 refs.pdf......Page 200