Written by leading experts in the field, Practical Image Processing and Computer Vision provides details of the recent developments created through the continuous research into this area, as well as current and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the subject. The book features numerous application techniques within three main areas: MEDICAL - X-ray, Ultrasound, Histopathology and Infra-red Thermography MILITARY - Target Detection/recognition/classification, Scene Analysis, Situation Awareness and Decision Support COMMERCIAL - Data Transmission/Storage, Inspection and Database Management Due to the excellent overview it provides of the modern techniques used in both areas, the appeal of this title will extend across a broad spectrum of industry as well as being of direct relevance to academics, researchers, undergraduate and post-graduate students alike.