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Flood detection/monitoring using adjustable histogram equalization technique.

Fakhera Nazir¹, Muhammad Mohsin Riaz², Abdul Ghafoor²

¹Department of Computer Software Engineering, College of Signals, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.

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A novel flood monitoring technique uses adjustable histogram equalization to enhance image contrast, improving flood detection. This method overcomes limitations of existing approaches, providing clearer flood maps for effective monitoring and analysis.

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Area of Science:

Remote Sensing
Image Processing
Environmental Monitoring

Background:

Existing flood monitoring techniques often suffer from overenhancement and artifacts.
Accurate flood detection is crucial for disaster management and urban planning.
Image contrast adjustment is key to improving the quality of flood maps.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an improved flood monitoring technique using adjustable histogram equalization.
To overcome the limitations of existing methods in flood map generation.
To provide a robust and automated solution for flood detection and monitoring.

Main Methods:

Utilizes adjustable histogram equalization to enhance image contrast.
Processes pre- and post-flood images through various processing steps.
Generates flood maps automatically without user interaction.

Main Results:

The proposed technique effectively adjusts image contrast, reducing artifacts and overenhancement.
Generated flood maps exhibit superior quality compared to existing state-of-the-art methods.
The technique provides reliable outputs for flood monitoring and detection.

Conclusions:

Adjustable histogram equalization offers a significant improvement for flood monitoring.
The automated technique enhances the accuracy and usability of flood maps.
This method presents a valuable tool for real-time environmental monitoring and disaster response.