TY - BOOK AU - Descombes,Xavier TI - Stochastic geometry for image analysis SN - 9781848212404 (hbk.) PY - 2012/// CY - London PB - Wiley KW - Image processing KW - Statistical methods KW - Stochastic geometry N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 'This book develops the stochastic geometry framework for image analysis purpose. Two main frameworks are described: marked point process and random closed sets models. We derive the main issues for defining an appropriate model. The algorithms for sampling and optimizing the models as well as for estimating parameters are reviewed. Numerous applications, covering remote sensing images, biological and medical imaging, are detailed. This book provides all the necessary tools for developing an image analysis application based on modern stochastic modeling'-- ER -