Mathematical morphology (MM) is a theory for the analysis of spatial
structures. It is called morphology since it aims at analysing the shape
and form of objects, and it is mathematical in the sense that the
analysis is based on set theory, topology, lattice algebra, random
functions, etc.
MM is not only a theory, but also a powerful image analysis
technique. The purpose of the present book is to provide the image
analysis community with a snapshot of current theoretical and applied
developments of MM. The book consists of forty-five contributions
classified by subject. It demonstrates a wide range of topics suited to
the morphological approach.