Circular Image Deturbulence using Quasi-conformal Geometry

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.13432v2
• Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:40:58 GMT
• Title: Circular Image Deturbulence using Quasi-conformal Geometry
• Authors: Chu Chen, Han Zhang, Lok Ming Lui,
• Abstract summary: In this paper, we introduce the Circular Quasi-Conformal Deturbulence (CQCD) framework, an unsupervised approach for removing image distortions.<n>This design ensures that the restored image remains both geometrically accurate and visually faithful while preventing the accumulation of incorrect estimations.<n> Experimental results demonstrate that CQCD not only outperforms existing state-of-the-art deturbulence methods in terms of image restoration quality but also provides highly accurate deformation field estimations.
• Score: 3.239589979987861
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The presence of inhomogeneous media between optical sensors and objects leads to distorted imaging outputs, significantly complicating downstream image-processing tasks. A key challenge in image restoration is the lack of high-quality, paired-label images required for training supervised models. In this paper, we introduce the Circular Quasi-Conformal Deturbulence (CQCD) framework, an unsupervised approach for removing image distortions through a circular architecture. This design ensures that the restored image remains both geometrically accurate and visually faithful while preventing the accumulation of incorrect estimations. The circular restoration process involves both forward and inverse mapping. To ensure the bijectivity of the estimated non-rigid deformations, computational quasi-conformal geometry theories are leveraged to regularize the mapping, enforcing its homeomorphic properties. This guarantees a well-defined transformation that preserves structural integrity and prevents unwanted artifacts. Furthermore, tight-frame blocks are integrated to encode distortion-sensitive features for precise recovery. To validate the performance of our approach, we conduct evaluations on various synthetic and real-world captured images. Experimental results demonstrate that CQCD not only outperforms existing state-of-the-art deturbulence methods in terms of image restoration quality but also provides highly accurate deformation field estimations.

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