A new image encryption algorithm based on two-dimensional spatiotemporal chaotic system

In this paper, a new image encryption algorithm based on the two-dimensional spatiotemporal chaotic system is proposed.This system mixes linear neighborhood coupling and the nonlinear chaotic map coupling of lattices, and it has more cryptographic features in dynamics than the system of coupled map lattices does. The two-dimensional coupled map lattices (2DCML) system is only a special case in this chaotic system. In addition, bit-level permutation is employed to strengthen security of the cryptosystem. Simulations have been carried out, and the results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm has properties of large key space, high sensitivity to key, strong resisting attack. So, it is more secure and effective algorithm for encryption of digital images.