Underwater Image

Dear Colleagues,

Images of the underwater world can play an important role in various applications in the context of biology, geology, archaeology, defense, sports, etc. More specifically, the study of living organisms at the bottom of the sea or rivers using optical imaging, measuring undersea pollution, studying weather phenomena related to the sea, lakes, or rivers, monitoring fish farms and constructions like dams and bridges, as well as activities such as laying underwater cables, monitoring undersea geological structures, employing high-tech imaging solutions for the discovery and classification of archaeological relics, monitoring the undersea environment for defense purposes, using cameras to support diving and rowing sports, and so on, are some indicative applications of underwater imaging. The related technologies include general purpose and customized cameras operating in visible or non-visible wavelengths; low-power circuits resilient to vibrations, high pressure, corrosion, and rust; underwater networks for the communication between sensors/cameras and ground stations; artificial intelligence for underwater pattern recognition; machine learning for distinguishing underwater findings; among others. Authors working in any of these areas are encouraged to submit the results of their research in the Special Issue of “Underwater Image”.

Prof. Dr. Nikos Petrellis
Guest Editor

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