Segmentation-based Image Analysis Tool for Surveying and Statistical Applications

With the advancement of modern technology, imaging has become a significant inventory with a great range of applications throughout medical science, biological research and industrial safety; if analyzed properly. However, considering the flexibility and appropriateness for varying applications most of the image processing methods do not fit in as suitable. Considering simplicity, widespread applicability and customization options image analysis using MATLAB-based custom codes has already gained popularity in many perspectives. One of the most promising applications where image analysis can cater the requirements of the user faster and with a lesser investment would be Geographical surveying. This work is based on statistical analysis of satellite map using MATLAB to exhibit how a customized application can perform separate clear mapping of various objects and areas, specifications of different terrain properties and statistical surveying of the region of interest. This program takes image from satellite map as input, segments the image in various maps like road map, field map etc. and provides necessary statistical data for each segments. It can be developed to address any further need as well as can be applied in different color-based image analysis applications if required. However, coding knowledge and techniques being unfamiliar to many people, might lessen its user-friendliness too some extent. To overcome this limitation a graphical interface of the program has been developed for the users possessing no MATLAB or computational language experience. The program is also customized to work on satellite map snapshots in different zooms. Wide range of applications of the program include geographical survey, surveillance and tracking, urban planning and design etc.