Wavelet Algorithms for Remote Sensing

From 1980's, the DWT(Discrete Wavelet Transform) is applied to the data/image processing. Many people use the DWT in remote sensing for diversity purposes and they are satisfied with the wavelet theory. Though the algorithm for wavelet is very diverse, many people use the standard wavelet such as Daubechies D4 wavelet and biorthogonal 9/7 wavelet. We will overview the wavelet theory for discrete form which can be applied to the image processing. First, we will introduce the basic DWT algorithm and review the wavelet algorithm: EZW (Embedded Zerotree Wavelet), SPIHT(Set Partitioning in Hierarchical Trees), Lifting scheme, Curvelet, etc. Finally, we will suggest the properties of wavelet algorithm; and wavelet filter for each image processing in remote sensing.