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An algorithm for road enhancement in SAR images using wavelet transform

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  1. Instrumentation Group, B.I.T.S., 333031, Pilani, India

    Karunesh K. Gupta

  2. Civil Group, B.I.T.S., 333031, Pilani, India

    Rajiv Gupta

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Gupta, K.K., Gupta, R. An algorithm for road enhancement in SAR images using wavelet transform. J Indian Soc Remote Sens 35, 361–367 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02990791

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