Title :
Image retrieval techniques for THz applications in cultural heritage
Author :
Bowen, J.W. ; Walker, G.C. ; Roychowdhury, Sohini ; Jackson, J. Bianca ; Roberts, J.F. ; Matthews, William ; Labaune, J. ; Mourou, Gerard ; Menu, Michel ; Hodder, I.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Syst. Eng., Univ. of Reading, Reading, UK
Abstract :
Techniques to retrieve reliable images from complicated objects are described, overcoming problems introduced by uneven surfaces, giving enhanced depth resolution and improving image contrast. The techniques are illustrated with application to THz imaging of concealed wall paintings.
Keywords :
art; image enhancement; image retrieval; terahertz wave imaging; complicated object; concealed wall painting; cultural heritage; enhanced depth resolution; image contrast; image retrieval technique; terahertz application; terahertz imaging; Deconvolution; Frequency-domain analysis; Image resolution; Imaging; Painting; Time-domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), 2013 38th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Mainz
DOI :
10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2013.6665890
