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Wavelet Digest, Vol. 2, Nr. 13.
Wavelet Digest Friday, September 3, 1993 Volume 2 : Issue 13
Today's Editor: Wim Sweldens
sweldens@math.scarolina.edu
Today's Topics:
1. New journal: The Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications
2. New textbook includes wavelets
3. Abstract of a critical review
4. Looking for contacts: Wavelets applied to remotely sensed images.
5. Announcing XWPL, the X Wavelet Packet Laboratory
6. Class on advanced wavelet topics
7. Table of contents of first "issue" of ETNA
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From: John J. Benedetto, University of Maryland.
Subject: New journal: The Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications
THE JOURNAL OF FOURIER ANALYSIS AND
APPLICATIONS
This is a new journal published by CRC Press.
The first issue will appear in JANUARY 1994.
EDITORIAL BOARD
EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR
John J. Benedetto, U. of Maryland, College Park
MANAGING EDITORS
Carlos A.Berenstein, U. of Maryland, College Park
Eugene B. Fabes, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis
SURVEYS EDITOR
Gerald B. Folland, U. of Washington, Seattle
EXECUTIVE EDITORS
Luis A. Caffarelli, Institute for Advanced Study
Ronald R. Coifman, Yale University
Ingrid Daubechies, Princeton University
Charles Fefferman, Princeton University
Herbert Hauptman, Nobel Laureate, Medical Foundation of Buffalo
Tom Korner, Cambridge University
Henry J. Landau, AT&T Bell Labs
Guido Weiss, Washington University, St. Louis
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Aline Bonami, Universite' de Paris-Sud
Gavin Brown, University of Adelaide, Australia
Paul L. Butzer, RWTH Aachen, Germany
Sun-Yung Alice Chang, U. of California at Los Angeles
Albert Cohen, Universite' de Paris Dauphine, France
Marie Farge, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France
Robert Fefferman, University of Chicago
Hans G. Feichtinger, University of Vienna, Austria
Michael W. Frazier, Michigan State University
J. William Helton, U. of California at San Diego
Stephane Jaffard, CERMA, ENPC, France
A.J.E.M. Janssen, Philips Research Labs, The Netherlands
Bjorn Jawerth, U. of S. Carolina, Columbia
Carlos Kenig, University of Chicago
Stephane Mallat, Courant Institute, New York
James McClellan, Georgia Inst. of Tech
Frank Natterer, U. of Muenster, Germany
Andrew M. Odlyzko, AT&T Bell Labs
Eric Todd Quinto, Tufts University
Fulvio Ricci,Politechnico Torino, Italy
Robert S. Strichartz, Dept. of Mathematics, Cornell University
Martin Vetterli, U. of California at Berkeley
M. Victor Wickerhauser, Washington University, St. Louis
Joshua Zeevi, Technion, Israel
MANUSCRIPTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO:
The Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications
Department of Mathematics
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
The following should be sent: 3 copies of the manuscript,
an Abstract of less than 250 words, a list of key words, and
Math. Reviews Classification Numbers. The final version of the
manuscript must be in some form of TEX.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
For more information, write to
CRC Press, 2000 Corporate Blvd., N.W., Boca Raton, FL 33431
AIM-SCOPE-TOPICS
The Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications will publish
results in Fourier Analysis as well as applicable mathematics having
a significant Fourier Analytic component. Appropriate manuscripts
at the highest research level and standards of excellence will be
accepted for publication.
Because of the extensive, intricate, and fundamental relation-
ships between Fourier Analysis and other scientific subjects, select
and accessible survey articles will be published in each issue.
The topics will include:
* Partial Differential Equations
* Signal Processing
* Singular Integral Theory
* Spectral Analysis and Synthesis
* Stochastic Processes
Applications will include:
Communications Theory Spectral Estimation
Crystallography Speech Processing
Image Processing Tomography
Inverse Problems Turbulence
Optics Wavelet Theory
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From: David Newland, Cambridge University.
Subject: New textbook includes wavelets
NEW TEXTBOOK INCLUDES WAVELETS
A substantially expanded edition of the engineering textbook Random
Vibrations and Spectral Analysis by D E Newland is published this fall by
Wiley in the USA and by Longman elsewhere. The new book is called
RANDOM VIBRATIONS, SPECTRAL AND WAVELET ANALYSIS
and includes a detailed introduction to wavelet theory and its applications
in signal analysis. There are full explanations of the logic of discrete
wavelet transforms, with a toolbox of 10 Matlab* programs for calculating
and displaying the results of wavelet transforms. Also the book describes
orthogonal harmonic wavelets which have a simple analytical structure, a
fast algorithm, and many of the advantages of dilation wavelets for signal
analysis.
The book contains all the material on random vibrations and spectral
analysis that was in earlier editions, and is believed to be the first
engineering book that deals comprehensively with signal analysis by
wavelets. It is intended for use as a self-contained text by senior
undergraduates in engineering and the applied sciences and by graduate
students concerned with vibration and signal analysis. It is also a source
of reference for engineers in industry who want to learn about and use
spectral and wavelet analysis techniques.
Random Vibrations, Spectral and Wavelet Analysis
3rd edition
D E Newland
John Wiley, New York ISBN 0-470-22153-4 (USA only)
Longman, UK ISBN 0-582-21584-6 (elsewhere)
Publication: fall 1993
*Matlab is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc.
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From: Ali N. Akansu (NJIT, Newark NJ), Adil Benyassine (NJIT, Newark NJ)
E-mail: adil@faraday.njit.edu, ali@hertz.njit.edu
Subject: Abstract of a critical review
Time-frequency localization in transforms,
subbands, and wavelets: a critical review
Optical Engineering July 1993 ,Vol. 32 Number 7
By: R.A. Haddad (Polytec. Uni. Hawthorne, NY)
A.N. Akansu (NJIT, Newark NJ)
Adil Benyassine (NJIT, Newark NJ)
Abstract: In many still-image and video processing applications,
the time-frequency localization properties of the decomposition technique
are an important consideration. While bandwidth compression of the image
requires operators with good localization in frequency, spatial
features such as edge preservation demand a high degree of localization
in time (or the spatial variable). These requirements compete with each
other and one is secured at the expense of the other. The classical
"uncertainty principle" in the continous-time domain provides the back drop
for this trade-off. Our purpose is to review recent extensions of this
principle to the discrete-time case and to develop optimum wave forms.
We review common features of block transforms, subband filter banks, and
wavelets, and demonstrate how the discrete uncertainty can be used to
evaluate these decomposition methods. In particular, we evaluate the
trade-off between localization in time and in frequency for several
proposed signal decomposition structures.
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From: Norman Eldridge, eldridge@ccrs.emr.ca
Subject: Looking for contacts: Wavelets applied to remotely sensed images.
Dear colleagues,
I am very interested in contacting other researchers, in and outside of
Canada, who have a 'remote sensing' point of view on the subject of
wavelet transform theory and analysis, singular behaviour, and
multifractal signals.
The list of subjects for the upcoming Wavelet Applications Conference
in Orlando, included below,
o Theory >>>>> -pattern recognition
-multiresolution <<<<< -medical images
-complexity theory <<<<< >>>>> -remote sensing
-subband coding >>>>> -radar processing
-complete orthogonal basis -source identification
-adaptive super-mother wavenet -fingerprints.
-nonlinear dynamics noise <<<<<
removal o Implementations
-wavelet transform of PDE to -holographic
ODE. -4D optics
-feedback adaptive WT
o Applications -optoelectronic devices
-data compression -wavelet chips
-data representation -neuro-wavelet chips
-texture analysis <<<<< -inspection systems
-scene segmentation <<<<< -HDTV designs
-signal processing -B-ISDN designs
-speech processing
-image processing <<<<<
as well as previous literature searches which I have carried out,
suggests that the number of researchers, worldwide, involved in
studying this field with respect to remote sensing is small. (I have
hi-lighted subjects in the list above which are of particular interest
to me).
Despite impressive recent progress in theoretical and analytical tools
based on wavelet transform theory, it is not yet clear how this
approach may benefit remote sensing from an image analysis, theory &
applications, and information extraction point of view.
I am interested in discussing and exchanging ideas with other
researchers on the subject of wavelet transforms applied to remotely
sensed data. I would appreciate it if others conducting this type of
research to contact me.
I also wish to obtain an improved idea of the present status of how
much interest in wavelet theory exists in the remote sensing community,
and the current stage of development it is at. (Communication in
french or english please).
Address:
Norman Eldridge
Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
588 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1A-0Y7
ph. (613) 947-3133, e-mail: eldridge@ccrs.emr.ca
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From: Fazal Majid, Yale University
Subject: Announcing XWPL, the X Wavelet Packet Laboratory
Announcing XWPL, the X Wavelet Packet Laboratory
I am proud to announce the first release of XWPL, the X Window System Wavelet
Packet Laboratory. It is available in binary form by anonymous ftp from
pascal.math.yale.edu, in the directory /pub/software/xwpl. Binaries are
available for the following platforms:
- Sun Sparcstations running SunOS 4.1
- NeXT machines running NeXTstep 3.0 or higher, with an X server
- Silicon Graphics machines (IRIS)
- DEC Alpha AXP running OSF/1 1.2 or higher
- i386/i486 PC compatible with Linux 0.99
1 What is XWPL ?
XWPL is an X based tool to examine one-dimensional real-valued signals using
wavelets and wavelet packets. It has been designed to be as easy to use as
possible for beginners. It is intended more as an educational and exploratory
tool than as a numerical analysis program, even though it uses fast, optimized
wavelet and wavelet packet transforms.
2 What are Wavelets and Wavelet Packets ?
In short, wavelets are a way to analyze a signal using base functions which
are localized both in time (as diracs, but unlike sine waves), and in
frequency (as sine waves, but unlike diracs). They can be used for efficient
numerical algorithms and many DSP or compression applications.
The mathematical theory behind wavelets (and other related transforms) is
given in the appendix of the XWPL reference manual. There is also a good
"5-minute" introduction to wavelets in the comp.compression newsgroup FAQ.
There is a Wavelet-related mailing list.
Other sources of information on wavelets are:
- a mailing list, "Wavelet Digest"
- the Wavelet gopher site bigcheese.math.scarolina.edu
- the ftp servers pascal.math.yale.edu and maxwell.math.scarolina.edu
3 How to get it
XWPL is available in binary form only from the ftp server
pascal.math.yale.edu, in the directory /pub/software/xwpl. There is one
directory for each supported machine containing compressed executables, the
man page. There is also a sample data directory containing interesting
signals. When you transfer the files, do not forget to set binary mode and to
set the executable bit after uncompressing the program with "chmod +x xwpl".
All bug-reports, suggestions, clarifications, flames, etc... should be
directed to the author, Fazal Majid (majid@math.yale.edu).
5 No warranty
XWPL is put on anonymous ftp as a service to the math/DSP/internet
communities. There is no warranty for this software. If you are not
satisfied with these terms, do not use it!
THIS SOFTWARE IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL, RESEARCH, AND
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PLEASE ADDRESS REQUESTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND ADDITIONAL
RIGHTS TO PROFESSOR R.R.COIFMAN, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, YALE UNIVERSITY,
10 HILLHOUSE AVENUE, NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT 06520. YOU MAY FREELY REDISTRIBUTE
ALL OR PART OF THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE AS LONG AS YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. YOU CHARGE NO FEE BEYOND REASONABLE DUPLICATION COSTS.
2. YOU INCLUDE THIS FILE IN ALL DIRECTORIES OF THE DISTRIBUTION.
NO WARRANTY
BECAUSE XWPL IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, WE PROVIDE ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, TO
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN
WRITING, YALE UNIVERSITY, F. MAJID, R.R.COIFMAN, Y.MEYER, M.V.WICKERHAUSER,
AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE XWPL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE XWPL
PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING,
REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW WILL YALE UNIVERSITY, F. MAJID,
R.R.COIFMAN, Y.MEYER, M.V.WICKERHAUSER, AND/OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY
AND REDISTRIBUTE XWPL AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST MONIES, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM,
EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY
CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. THESE LOSSES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS
OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY THIRD PARTIES
OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH PROGRAMS NOT DISTRIBUTED BY YALE
UNIVERSITY OR THE AUTHORS OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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From: Charles Stirman
SUBJECT: Class on advanced wavelet topics
Martin Marietta is presenting a second series of Lectures with Software
Demonstrations on Wavelets, Wavelet Packets and Multidimensional Signal
Processing entitled "Higher Dimensional Processing, Feature Extraction and
Denoising" at our Orlando Facility the Week of October 4 - 8, 1993.
This class is given as part of the ARPA/AFOSR Contract F49620-91-C-0096 and
the lectures will be presented by Ronald Coifman from Yale University, Victor
Wickerhauser from Washington University at St. Louis and David Donoho from
Stanford.Gregory Beylkin from Colorado will also be here to discuss SAR and
Seismic algorithms.
An agenda is being put together and will be published by the end of August.
You are cordially invited to attend. Since the lectures will be given at our
Orlando Facility which is a DoD Cleared Facility, and I need to make
arrangements for the size of the audience, Please let me know who will be
attending by Sept 20, 1993. My e-mail address is os38108@ibmh1.orl.mmc.com, my
phone number is 407-356-2573 and my secretary (Toni) is at 407-356-6623.
CHARLES
EXT 6-2573
MP 363
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From: L. Reichel, Kent State University
Subject: Table of contents of first "issue" of ETNA
Table of contents of first "issue" of Electronic Transactions on Numerical
Analysis (ETNA)
ETNA, Vol 1, "Issue 1", September 1993.
C. Schneider, Analysis of the linearly implicit mid--point rule for
differential--algebraic equations, pp. 1-10
G.L.G. Sleijpen and D.R. Fokkema, BiCGstab(l) for linear equations involving
unsymmetric matrices with complex spectrum, pp. 11-32
G. Ammar, P. Benner and V. Mehrmann, A multishift algorithm for the numerical
solution of algebraic Riccati equations, pp. 33-48
M. Eiermann and R.S. Varga, Zero and local extreme points of Faber polynomials
associated with hypocycloidal domains, pp. 49-71.
The next batch of accepted papers will be posted in December. A special issue
of ETNA will be dedicated to Professor Niethammer on the occassion of his
60th birthday. Send mail to mailer@etna.mcs.kent.edu if you would like to
contribute.
How to access papers in ETNA:
1. ACCESSING ETNA USING GOPHER.
ETNA is running a gopher server. Its hostname is etna.mcs.kent.edu.
If you are running gopher on your system the command
gopher etna.mcs.kent.edu
will connect you directly to ETNA. Provided your system is suitably
configured, keyword searches and the on-line-graphical display of
papers will then be available. The ETNA directory, "viewers", contains
the source files for programs that will provide most UNIX workstations
with direct-display and keyword-search capabilities. Contact your system
admistrator about installing these programs.
2. OBTAINING AN ETNA PAPER WITH FTP.
Papers can be obtained at any time from ETNA via anonymous ftp from
etna.mcs.kent.edu. A paper's location will always correspond to
its reference. For instance, a paper which is referenced as
"...,Elec. Trans. Numer. Anal., Vol 1, 1993, pp. 11-35", will be stored
in the directory "vol.1.1993", and its file name will be "pp11-35.ps".
To obtain that paper using ftp
a) ftp etna.mcs.kent.edu
b) login as anonymous
c) enter your e-mail address as your password
d) cd to vol.1.1993
e) get pp11-35.ps
To obtain only the list of titles and abstract for the papers published
is volume 1 of ETNA, proceed repeat a)-d) above but change e) to
e) get index
3. OBTAINING AN ETNA PAPER VIA E-MAIL.
ETNA is using a mailer program which will scan incoming e-mail messages
for requests and then e-mail the requested file to the sender. The program
was written by Eric Grosse for netlib and modified slightly by Arden
Ruttan for ETNA.
A PostScript file of any paper published in ETNA may be obtained by sending
an e-mail message to "mailer@etna.mcs.kent.edu" containing a phrase of the
form "send pagenumber from vol.number.year". For instance, to use
ETNA's mailer to obtain a paper which is referenced as
"...,Elec. Trans. Numer. Anal., Vol 1, 1993, pp. 11-35",
send e-mail to "mailer@etna.mcs.kent.edu" containing the phrase
"send pp11-35.ps from vol.1.1993".
To obtain only the list of titles and abstract for the papers published
in volume 1 of ETNA, send an e-mail message to "mailer@etna.mcs.kent.edu"
containing the phrase "send index from vol.1.1993".
The requested paper will be e-mailed to you in several pieces. The subject
of each piece of e-mail indicates the number of that piece. To
reconstruct the original file,
a) Edit each piece deleting all lines that are not strictly between
the two occurrence of the phrase "CUT HERE............"
including the lines containing those phrases.
b) Using the file containing piece 1, successively append
the remaining pieces in order to the END of the that file.
4. BECOMING A SUBSCRIBER TO ETNA.
To be included in ETNA's quarterly mailing list of the titles and abstracts
of papers published in ETNA, send an e-mail message to etna@mcs.kent.edu
with the subject "ETNA Registration".
5. SUBMITTING A PAPER TO ETNA.
To obtain information as to how to submit a paper to ETNA, ftp the file
"info-for-authors" which is located in the directory "etna-info".
Alternately you may send an e-mail message to "mailer@etna.mcs.kent.edu"
containing the phrase "send info-for-authors from etna-info".
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