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Block truncation compression of sonar images / Garry J. Heard.DR52-11/22-1994E-PDF

"This paper describes the Block Truncation Compression algorithm and applies it to the problem of storing sonar lofargram and frequency-azimuth (FRAZ) images. Four simulation test cases are presented that demonstrate the algorithm's capabilities, and two real data examples are shown that illustrate the use of the method with actual lofargram and FRAZ images. Only qualitative comparisons of the original and restored images are given, as the technique greatly changes the picture details, but maintains the original image's appearance. This compression algorithm has desirable features such as data independence, minimal computation, and fixed compress/decompress processing times that suit it ideally to real-time applications. Compression ratios of 4:1 are achieved with the basic implementation of the algorithm"--Abstract (page 1).

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Department/Agency
  • Defence Research Establishment Pacific, issuing body.
  • Canada. Department of National Defence. Research and Development Branch, issuing body.
TitleBlock truncation compression of sonar images / Garry J. Heard.
Series title
  • Technical memorandum ; 94-146
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Defence Research and Development Canada].
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 12).
Publishing information
  • Victoria, B.C. : Defence Research Establishment Pacific = Centre de recherches pour la défense pacifique : Research and Development Branch, Department of National Defence, December 12, 1994.
Author / Contributor
  • Heard, Garry John, 1955- author.
Description1 online resource (12 pages, 10 unnumbered pages) : illustrations, chart.
Catalogue number
  • DR52-11/22-1994E-PDF
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