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    Area of Science:

    • Image processing
    • Computer vision
    • Morphological image analysis

    Background:

    • The white top-hat transformation is standard for small bright target extraction.
    • Traditional methods using opening operations (erosion followed by dilation) have poor denoising capabilities.
    • This limitation stems from the background threshold being underestimated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a more effective white top-hat transformation method.
    • To improve denoising and detection abilities in bright target extraction.
    • To enhance computational efficiency and reduce resource consumption.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel one-dimensional (1D) symmetrical line-shaped structuring element is proposed.
    • The white top-hat transformation is implemented using only a dilation operation, followed by subtraction from the raw image.
    • This approach replaces the conventional erosion and dilation (opening) sequence.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed 1D top-hat algorithm demonstrates excellent denoising and detection performance.
    • Real-world experiments confirm reliable performance in complex backgrounds and varying weather conditions.
    • Significant improvements in computational efficiency and resource usage were observed due to the 1D structuring element and exclusion of erosion.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel 1D top-hat transformation offers a superior alternative for bright target extraction.
    • The method effectively addresses the denoising limitations of traditional approaches.
    • The algorithm is efficient, reliable, and suitable for practical applications.