Four equations, four unknowns … but there are many possible answers because the equations are not all independent
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5
5
5
5
8
8
2
2
7
7
3
3
 … etc but if vertical ratio is known to be 4:1
Problems - incomplete data coverage
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10
10
10
10
8
8
2
2
… then the solution is unique
If each of the measurements (integrated quantities) are equal to 10, find the density in each pixel …
See for example Fremouw et al, 1992