Contrast enhancement, boosted

The contrast-enhancement technique of the previous section uses as raw data absolute light levels; its value can be increased by letting it act on relative light levels, i.e., deviations from the local average.

Let us start with this satellite photo of Hanscom Field Air Force Base, having excellent definition but poor contrast.

Original (satellite photo of Hanscom Field area)


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