Implementing Barrel Distortion for Image Processing

Resource Overview

Two MATLAB programs: one for applying barrel distortion to images and another for correcting barrel-distorted images, with detailed code implementation descriptions

Detailed Documentation

Two MATLAB programs are provided for handling image distortion issues. The first program implements barrel distortion on images using coordinate transformation algorithms that typically involve radial distortion models with polynomial functions to warp pixel positions outward from the image center. The second program corrects barrel-distorted images by applying inverse transformation algorithms, often utilizing interpolation methods like bilinear or bicubic interpolation to restore original image geometry. These programs effectively demonstrate distortion handling and correction techniques, featuring functions such as imwarp for image transformation and meshgrid for coordinate system generation, making them valuable tools for image processing applications.