Different wavelengths of light have different attenuation during underwater transmission, and the attenuation of thesame wavelength of light is also inconsistent in various waters. This loss of spectral information causes varying degreesof color distortion in underwater images. In this paper, a novel underwater color correction algorithm based on scatteringstatistics characteristics is proposed. The algorithm is based on a fact that scattering exists in both atmosphere andunderwater. Firstly, we statistically analyze three kinds of images and summarize scattering characteristics. Secondly, anovel spectral compensation strategy is proposed to correct color distortion according to scattering characteristics.Finally, compared with the existing underwater image processing algorithms, there are better subjective and objectiveindicators. The algorithm is robust for a mass of real underwater images.
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