M. : PHYSMATLIT, 2008. - 496 s. - ISBN 978-5-9221-0841-6 . , under ed. A. A. Potapova . The monograph for the first time systematically considered and generalized the new directions developed by the authors in the application of the theory of processing distorted and low-contrast images to the current problems of radiophysics, astronomy, optics and radar. The monograph consists of two parts. In the second part the results of fractal approach to processing of ultraweak signals and small contrast images are given on the basis of the apparatus of fractional measure and fractional dimension. Modeling methods based on skateboarding and distribution with "heavy tails" are used. The effectiveness of fractal filtration methods is widely illustrated by examples. Principles of Fractal Detector Synthesis. For professionals interested in new ideas and modern methods of image processing, signals and pattern recognition, as well as for graduate students and students of relevant specialties