Fog Obscurity Mitigation

Fog is a natural phenomenon that affects visibility majorly at high altitudes and low temperatures. The greater the distance to the viewer, the less the ability to see clearly. As per Federal Highway Administration, over 16,300 people get injured due to accidents during foggy environments. The proposed system can help in providing better visibility on foggy days using YOLOv4 through transmission maps. It can also help in issuing challan tickets during foggy days on highways as it is a tedious task for traffic authorities during foggy days due to restricted visibility and atmospheric turbulence. The proposed system can also be helpful in areas where the temperature is below freezing point and also on narrow mountain roads as a correct analysis of the route is essential for smooth movement on the road. It can also help in recognizing any license plate number in a parking lot or when exceeding the speed limit on a highway or country road so that the relevant authorities can be informed timely to prevent accidents. Experimental results showcase that our suggested system provides finer visibility than traditional systems further enhancing the ease of use and versatility.