Development of Image Distortion Correction Software for Underwater Photographs
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Title
Development of Image Distortion Correction Software for Underwater Photographs
Description
A large quantity of various still and video images are generated in underwater archeological sites and research labs for record keeping and dimensional analysis. A variety of image capturing devices including underwater cameras are used. It is well known that underwater photographs are distorted due to the difference in refractive indices of air and (fresh or salt) water. Due to the lack of convenient image processing software capable of underwater image distortion correction, distorted photographic images are frequently used in various reports.
We have conducted experimental studies on underwater photographic distortion as a function of geometry and distance between the window separating (clear or salt) water and a camera. Based on the simulating experimental photographing results, we developed distortion correction (compensation) algorithm for underwater photographic images. The newly developed function is added to the unified image processing software (PicMan from WaferMasters, Inc.) for convenient usage in underwater archaeological sites with ordinary notebook PCs. The unified image processing software, PicMan, can support various digital image formats (such as BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIF, DM3, MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV etc.).
In this paper, a newly added function for underwater image distortion correction (compensation) to the unified image processing software will be introduced. It will be demonstrated using a few digital photographic images from a laboratory simulating underwater conditions and underwater archaeological studies.
We have conducted experimental studies on underwater photographic distortion as a function of geometry and distance between the window separating (clear or salt) water and a camera. Based on the simulating experimental photographing results, we developed distortion correction (compensation) algorithm for underwater photographic images. The newly developed function is added to the unified image processing software (PicMan from WaferMasters, Inc.) for convenient usage in underwater archaeological sites with ordinary notebook PCs. The unified image processing software, PicMan, can support various digital image formats (such as BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIF, DM3, MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV etc.).
In this paper, a newly added function for underwater image distortion correction (compensation) to the unified image processing software will be introduced. It will be demonstrated using a few digital photographic images from a laboratory simulating underwater conditions and underwater archaeological studies.
Creator
Woo Sik Yoo
Kitaek Kang
Yeongsik Yoo
Young-Hwa Jung
Publisher
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Date
November 2021
Language
English
Bibliographic Citation
Yoo, Woo Sik, Kitaek Kang, Yeongsik Yoo, and Young-Hwa Jung. 2021. “Development of Image Distortion
Correction Software for Underwater Photographs.” Edited by Brian Fahy, Hans Van Tilburg, Bill Jeffery, T. Kurt
Knoerl, and Riley Smith. In Proceedings of Fourth Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage:
Keelung,Taiwan, and Virtual, November 1-5, 2021. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology URL:
https://apconf-much.org/proceedings/exhibits/show/apconf-muchproceedings/item/697
Correction Software for Underwater Photographs.” Edited by Brian Fahy, Hans Van Tilburg, Bill Jeffery, T. Kurt
Knoerl, and Riley Smith. In Proceedings of Fourth Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage:
Keelung,Taiwan, and Virtual, November 1-5, 2021. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology URL:
https://apconf-much.org/proceedings/exhibits/show/apconf-muchproceedings/item/697
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Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage
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Woo Sik Yoo
et al., “Development of Image Distortion Correction Software for Underwater Photographs,” APCONF-MUCH Proceedings Recently Added Items, accessed October 24, 2026, https://apconf-much.org/proceedings/items/show/697.