Robust polarimetric image restoration for underwater concrete defect inspection in turbid environments

Key Points

• Image restoration enhances polarimetric imaging effectiveness in underwater inspections, addressing defects.
• Crucially, restoration techniques improve visibility and accuracy, showing over 30% detection improvement in turbid conditions.
• Analysis incorporates models and algorithms specifically tailored for underwater environments, achieving robust results.
• These findings highlight the need for advanced imaging techniques to comply with industry standards in structural assessments.