Seeing through murky waters

Remotely operated vehicles operating on the seafloor or digging through sand often stir up sediment clouds that obscure onboard cameras. Researchers Amy Phung and her advisor have developed a new system to enhance visual clarity under such conditions. The approach enables the vehicles to capture usable imagery without waiting for the water to clear.

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