Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sumalatha, A.; Aruna, S.K. Title A name given to the resource Underwater Image Dehazing: A Comprehensive Approach Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science;Volume;18;Issue;2;pp.31-48 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.5815/ijitcs.2026.02.03" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.5815/ijitcs.2026.02.03</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035159543?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035159543?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sumalatha A., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST, Deemed to be University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Aruna S.K., Department of AI and Data Science Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST, Deemed to be University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India Description An account of the resource Underwater imaging in recent times has advanced by trying to correct color distortion, increase contrast, and increase image clarity if the light need is less. The use of deep learning has been effective in enhancing image quality, but challenges persist in the decompression process due to data inconsistencies. In order to do this a new scheme is proposed in this study. Unlike other methods which depend only on the single images captured, here an attempt is made to use images taken in other conditions to overcome this limitation, by using the model to try and improve such underwater images in general irrespective of the water conditions. A key innovation is the disassembly and synthesis of multi-channel illuminance data. Specifically, we decompose the input image into its red, green, and blue frequencies, and then approximate the illuminance component within each channel. By independently manipulating and reconstructing these channel-specific illuminance maps, we can effectively address the non-uniform light scattering and absorption that are characteristic of underwater environments. This allows us to correct for the inherent color casts and haze that degrade image quality. To further refine the enhancement, we incorporate, advanced color correction methods such as image saliency exploration and white balance adjustment to compensate for color attenuation caused by light absorption at different depths. These techniques effectively restore lost colors and enhance contrast, thereby improving image clarity and sharpness. This is helpful in the field of engineering and also forms the foundation for further exploring methods of improving images captured underwater. Investigational outcomes exhibit that the intended method ominously augments image eminence, making it highly effective for underwater detection and exploration tasks, offering an innovative solution for hazy images in various conditions and advancing underwater monitoring and exploration technologies. 2026, Modern Education and Computer Science Press. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Artifacts; Color Distortion; Exploration; Illuminance Reconstruction; Underwater Monitoring Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Modern Education and Computer Science Press Relation A related resource ISSN: 20749007; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online