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Real time polarimetric dehazing |
Applied Optics, Vol. 52, Issue 9, pp. 1932-1938 (2013)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.52.001932
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Abstract
Remote sensing is a rich topic due to its utility in gathering detailed accurate information from locations that are not economically feasible traveling destinations or are physically inaccessible. However, poor visibility over long path lengths is problematic for a variety of reasons. Haze induced by light scatter is one cause for poor visibility and is the focus of this article. Image haze comes about as a result of light scattering off particles and into the imaging path causing a haziness to appear on the image. Image processing using polarimetric information of light scatter can be used to mitigate image haze. An imaging polarimeter which provides the Stokes values in real time combined with a “dehazing” algorithm can automate image haze removal for instant applications. Example uses are to improve visual display providing on-the-spot detection or imbedding in an active control loop to improve viewing and tracking while on a moving platform. In addition, removing haze in this manner allows the trade space for a system operational waveband to be opened up to bands which are object matched and not necessarily restricted by scatter effects.
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OCIS Codes
(100.2960) Image processing : Image analysis
(290.1310) Scattering : Atmospheric scattering
ToC Category:
Image Processing
History
Original Manuscript: October 17, 2012
Revised Manuscript: February 22, 2013
Manuscript Accepted: February 22, 2013
Published: March 15, 2013
Citation
Jason Mudge and Miguel Virgen, "Real time polarimetric dehazing," Appl. Opt. 52, 1932-1938 (2013)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-52-9-1932
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