Application of Local Histogram and Plateau Equalization Algorithm for Contrast Enhancement of Real Time Thermal Image

실시간 열영상 대조비 개선을 위한 대역추출 및 플래토 평활화 알고리즘 적용

  • Published : 2004.02.01

Abstract

In this paper, the contrast enhancement method of thermal image is proposed and it is the plateau equalization algorithm using local histogram for the real time display of infrared imagery. Through hardware implementing, its practicality and adequacy are proved. Examinations are executed to verify the effect of contrast enhancement by bright control and contrast control automatic to the plateau value in the manual mode, and that verified the effect of contrast enhancement in the automatic mode and the practicality in the real system. According to the experiment results, the proposed "the application of local histogram and plateau equalization algorithm for contrast enhancement of real time thermal image"in this dissertation is the verified method for the thermal imaging contrast enhancement.

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