Try some more images
Finding zones of maximum turbulence in a cyclone
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This exercise uses the 'Sharpen' feature of image enhancement. It is a mathematical routine that identifies and slightly darkens edge features. It is used to bring out outline shapes from blurry of fuzzy images but must be used with care. Overuse results in the image becoming granular.
Step 1:
Open the image-processing program. If you installed IrfanView program
open it.
Step 2:
Click on the image of the cyclone to open a larger version and save
it to your computer (cyclone1.jpg).
Step 3:
Open the saved the image of the cyclone from within the image-processing
program.
Step 4:
Sharpen then reduce the colour depth of the image to 16 colours. Within
Irfan's menu select a) Image > Sharpen > OK
b) Image > Decrease colour depth > select 16 colours > OK.
Step 5:
Change the colours to see if you can pick up more subtle changes in
the cyclone.


