Visibility range estimation method and system

Details Visibility range estimation method and system Visibility range estimation method and system

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Mariam, Daniel G (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Range or distance measuring

C382S103000, C382S105000, C382S107000, C356S437000, C356S342000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07970178

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for estimating a visibility range in a visibility-degraded environment, e.g., fog. The methods and systems involve digital image processing.

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