TOP-Hat Filtering Program with Infrared Sequence Processing

This lightweight application enables the sequential loading of multiple infrared sequence images and their conversion into a video format. The implementation utilizes image processing techniques to read image sequences frame-by-frame, typically employing functions like imread within a loop structure to handle sequential file loading. Additionally, we have integrated two distinct TOP-hat filtering algorithms: a white TOP-hat filter that enhances bright features on dark backgrounds, and a black TOP-hat filter that highlights dark features on bright backgrounds. Both filters are implemented using morphological operations with structuring elements, where the white TOP-hat is computed as the difference between the original image and its morphological opening, while the black TOP-hat derives from the difference between morphological closing and the original image. The application generates corresponding 3D surface plots using mesh grid visualization techniques, allowing direct comparison of filtering effects through height-mapped intensity representations. These enhanced functionalities facilitate deeper understanding and analysis of image data, leading to more accurate and detailed conclusions in thermal imaging applications.