Computational underwater ghost imaging based on scattering-and-absorption degradation

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Summary

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This study introduces an anti-degradation underwater computational ghost imaging (AUGI) method to combat blurring and distortion. AUGI improves image quality by 10% compared to differential ghost imaging (DGI) in simulations and experiments.

Area Of Science

  • Optics
  • Computational Imaging
  • Oceanography

Background

  • Underwater imaging is degraded by scattering and absorption.
  • Computational ghost imaging (CGI) is sensitive to these underwater environmental factors.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To propose a novel anti-degradation underwater computational ghost imaging (AUGI) method.
  • To enhance image reconstruction quality in degraded underwater environments.

Main Methods

  • Developed a physical degradation model for underwater forward degradation.
  • Implemented the anti-degradation underwater computational ghost imaging (AUGI) method.
  • Validated performance using simulations and experimental tests in an artificial submarine environment.

Main Results

  • AUGI improved reconstructed image quality by approximately 10% compared to differential ghost imaging (DGI).
  • Performance gains were measured using peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity (SSIM).
  • Experimental results confirmed the method's effectiveness in simulated underwater conditions.

Conclusions

  • The proposed AUGI method effectively mitigates degradation in underwater computational ghost imaging.
  • The method demonstrates superior performance and is expected to have broad applications in underwater imaging.