A simple point in a binary digital picture is a point belonging to the object whose removal does not change the basic connectivity features of the image. In this paper, we propose a Boolean characterization of three-d...
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A simple point in a binary digital picture is a point belonging to the object whose removal does not change the basic connectivity features of the image. In this paper, we propose a Boolean characterization of three-dimensional simple points in cubic grids. This characterization requires the checking of 5 basic configurations in the neighborhood of the point considered.
Many thinning algorithms for 2D binary images, or modifications of existing ones, have been proposed in recent years. The one given herein is surprisingly simple compared to most of them, and still it has theoreticall...
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Many thinning algorithms for 2D binary images, or modifications of existing ones, have been proposed in recent years. The one given herein is surprisingly simple compared to most of them, and still it has theoretically favorable properties. Actually, it provides a connected - single-pixel in width whenever possible - well-centered homototic skeleton that allows shapes to be nearly reconstructed. In addition to these properties, it is also very attractive because of its generalization to higher dimensions. The presented algorithm is based on the application of directional erosions, while retaining those pixels that introduce disconnections. It is shown how this strategy is specially well-suited for run-length encoded images, leading to a very fast and simple thinning algorithm. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
We introduce the notion of geodesic neighborhood in order to define some topological numbers associated with a point in a three-dimensional cubic grid. For {6, 26} and {6, 18} connectivities, these numbers lead to a c...
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We introduce the notion of geodesic neighborhood in order to define some topological numbers associated with a point in a three-dimensional cubic grid. For {6, 26} and {6, 18} connectivities, these numbers lead to a characterization of simple points which consists in only two local conditions.
It is important and interesting thing to recognize the atomic structure of graphite by processing graphite STM images, which is useful to automatically give the hexagonal topology structure during in-situ STM scanning...
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It is important and interesting thing to recognize the atomic structure of graphite by processing graphite STM images, which is useful to automatically give the hexagonal topology structure during in-situ STM scanning of graphite. In this paper, we report some digital image processing algorithm applications on the recognition of atomic structure of graphite. At last, we also write the software with c(++) codes, which applying the digital image processing algorithms. And from the result of processing a typical STM image of graphite, we can clearly see graphite hexagon structure.
Volume determination of tephra deposits is necessary for the assessment of the dynamics and hazards of explosive volcanoes. Several methods have been proposed during the past 40 years that include the analysis of crys...
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Volume determination of tephra deposits is necessary for the assessment of the dynamics and hazards of explosive volcanoes. Several methods have been proposed during the past 40 years that include the analysis of crystal concentration of large pumices, integrations of various thinning relationships, and the inversion of field observations using analytical and computational models. Regardless of their strong dependence on tephra-deposit exposure and distribution of isomass/isopach contours, empirical integrations of deposit thinning trends still represent the most widely adopted strategy due to their practical and fast application. The most recent methods involve the best fitting of thinning data using various exponential segments or a power-law curve on semilog plots of thickness (or mass/area) versus square root of isopach area. The exponential method is mainly sensitive to the number and the choice of straight segments, whereas the power-law method can better reproduce the natural thinning of tephra deposits but is strongly sensitive to the proximal or distal extreme of integration. We analyze a large data set of tephra deposits and propose a new empirical method for the determination of tephra-deposit volumes that is based on the integration of the Weibull function. The new method shows a better agreement with observed data, reconciling the debate on the use of the exponential versus power-law method. In fact, the Weibull best fitting only depends on three free parameters, can well reproduce the gradual thinning of tephra deposits, and does not depend on the choice of arbitrary segments or of arbitrary extremes of integration.
Among the many handwritten character recognition algorithms that have been proposed in the past few years, few of them use models which are able to simulate handwriting. This can be explained by the fact that simulati...
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Among the many handwritten character recognition algorithms that have been proposed in the past few years, few of them use models which are able to simulate handwriting. This can be explained by the fact that simulation models require the estimation of strokes starting from statistic images of letters, while crossing and overlapping strokes make this estimation difficult. The approach we suggest is to efficiently deal with crossing areas and overlaps using parametric representations of lines and thickness of stroke: a probabilistic model of strokes is described to extract non-overlapping strokes of the image. A bayesian approach using a statistical study and a model of stroke crossing is described that optimizes the reconstruction of crossings and permits to characterize image of letters by robust graphs of curves. (C) 2000 Pattern Recognition Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
We combine a process-based growth model for even-aged Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) with economics and optimization. Carbon storage is subsidized based on stand growth and product decay. We include detailed ...
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We combine a process-based growth model for even-aged Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) with economics and optimization. Carbon storage is subsidized based on stand growth and product decay. We include detailed optimized thinnings and timber quality features and present cost functions for stand-level CO2 storage. In contrast to earlier studies, our results suggest that changing thinning strategies and postponing thinnings are at least as important as lengthening the rotation period when considering economically efficient carbon storage. The role of thinning is most important in less fertile sites. Contrary to the generic Faustmann model, a higher interest rate increases rotation length on our fertile site. Including carbon release from decaying timber products as reductions from carbon subsidies only has minor effects on optimal solutions. The fertile site stores more discounted carbon. However, with a 1% interest rate, the less fertile site is cost-efficient up to 13 CO2 ***(-1), and with a 3% interest rate, it is cost-efficient up to 14 CO2 ***(-1). After these points, carbon storage on the fertile site becomes cheaper. The economic costs of carbon storage suggest that it is optimal to apply carbon storage in Norway spruce forests to meet greenhouse gas reduction commitments.
A new characterization of three-dimensional simple points is presented. Unlike previous characterizations, it does not need the calculation of the genus or the number of holes. It only needs the computation of two num...
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A new characterization of three-dimensional simple points is presented. Unlike previous characterizations, it does not need the calculation of the genus or the number of holes. It only needs the computation of two numbers of connected components in the neighborhood of the considered point. The proof of the validity of the characterization is given.
Compared with far-developed measures and methods for mono-specific forest stands, the silvicultural prescriptions for mixed-species stands are at their early beginning. However, they are essential for the well-conceiv...
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Compared with far-developed measures and methods for mono-specific forest stands, the silvicultural prescriptions for mixed-species stands are at their early beginning. However, they are essential for the well-conceived establishment, design, and control of mixed-species stands, currently promoted in many countries worldwide. Here, we review the state of the art and we further develop silvicultural prescriptions for mixed-species stands for steering of experiments, stand modeling, and silviculture. We review which aspects of tree species mixing are most relevant for management goal achievement. We found the maintenance of species diversity and structural heterogeneity for ecological purpose, stabilizing productivity, and social-economic performance as main objectives. We give an overview of quantitatively formulated silvicultural prescriptions for steering mixed-species stands for forest practice, long-term experiments, forest stand models. Compared with the sophisticated guidelines for mono-specific stands, prescriptions for mixed stand are often mainly qualitative and vague. Then, we introduce methodological approaches in development for steering mixture: measures for spatial and temporal separation, species-specific growing space requirements for crop trees, coefficients for equivalence and density modification, and basic relationships for steering tree number and area-based mixing proportions. Finally, we draw conclusions for further development of methodological approaches for silvicultural steering of experiments, implementation in stand simulators, and for silvicultural operations. We see the need for improving the quantitative spatially explicit rules based at tree or cohort level, for substantiating the knowledge on species-specific allometry, growing area, tree-to-tree distances, and position-dependent competition indices for steering tree removal. We discuss the prospects and limitations of establishing silvicultural prescriptions for mixed-species stands
Removal operations play a crucial role in most algorithms which transform digital figures into stick-like ones. In this note, digital points that are candidates to deletion are examined and a necessary and sufficient ...
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Removal operations play a crucial role in most algorithms which transform digital figures into stick-like ones. In this note, digital points that are candidates to deletion are examined and a necessary and sufficient condition for their removal is given. Operationen zur Tilgung von Bildpunkten spielen eine wichtige Rolle in den meisten Algorithmen, die Digitalbilder auf ihr Skelett reduzieren. In dieser werden Kriterien zur Tilgung von Bildpunkten untersucht. Eine notwendige und hinreichende Bedingung für ihre Tilgung wird vorgestellt. Les opérations d'éffacement sont trés importantes dans les algorithmes qui réduisent les images numérisées à leurs squelettes. Dans cette communication, nous examinons les points qui peuvent être effacés et nous presentons une condition necessaire et suffisante qui permet de faire des simples opérations d'éffacement.
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