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		| Paper: | 
		Astronomical Image Compression Using the Pyramidal Median Transform | 
	 
	
		| Volume: | 
		77, Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems IV | 
	 
	
		| Page: | 
		268 | 
	 
	
		| Authors: | 
		Starck, J.-L.; Murtagh, F.; Louys, M. | 
	 
	
	
		| Abstract: | 
		We describe image compression based on the pyramidal median transform, introduced as an alternative to the use of a wavelet transform. The use of a multiresolution support allows ``protection'' of astronomical objects in the image. Non-support parts of the images are subjected to noise suppression. Experimental applications are presented. | 
	 
	
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