A linear transformation, including a similarity model and an affine model, plays an important
role in reference frame transformation problems. It establishes geometric relations between …

This dissertation covers the development of a geometry-based sensor model for a specific
monostatic spotlight synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system—referred to as the ExSAR (for …

The 3-OC is one of the newest digital three line scanners on the market. Unlike other three
line scanners using a single optical system, the 3-OC uses three different optical systems …

Mathematical models of image sensing are generally categorized into physical/geometrical
sensor models and replacement sensor models. While the former is determined from image …

During pregnancy, maternal liver exhibits robust growth to meet the metabolic demands of
the developing placenta and fetus. Although hepatocyte hypertrophy and hyperplasia are …

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