English: Image analysis manual (public domain)

Rich, P.M., D.M. Ranken, and J.S. George. 1989. A manual for microcomputer image analysis. Los Alamos National Laboratory Technical Report LA–11732–M.

This manual is intended to serve three basic purposes: 1) as a primer in microcomputer image analysis theory and techniques, 2) as a guide to the use of IMAGE(c), a public domain microcomputer program for image analysis, and 3) as a stimulus to encourage programmers to develop microcomputer software suited for scientific use. Topics discussed include the principles of image processing and analysis, use of standard video for input and display, spatial measurement techniques, and the future of microcomputer image analysis. A complete reference guide and listing of commands for IMAGE is provided. IMAGE includes capabilities for digitization, input and output of images, hardware display lookup table control, editing, edge detection, histogram calculation, measurement along lines and curves, measurement of areas, examination of intensity values, output of analytical results, conversion between raster and vector formats, and region movement and rescaling. The control structure of IMAGE emphasizes efficiency, precision of measurement, and scientific utility.