An appraisal of backscatter removal and refraction calibration models for improving the performance of vision-based mapping and navigation in shallow underwater environments by Fickrie Muhammad, Poerbandono, Harald Sternberg, Eka Djunarsjah, Hasanuddin Z Abidin

“…Furthermore, additional visual-inertial datasets quantify the overall performance, especially in retrieving metric positioning information. The research shows efficient backscatter removal improves feature detection robustness, especially in murky water conditions. …”
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Water Vapor Correction in Measurements of Aerosol Backscatter Coefficients Using a 910 nm Vaisala CL51 Ceilometer by Jiarui Chen, Xiaoyue Zeng, Siwei Li, Ge Song, Shuangliang Li

“…To overcome this issue, a signal correction process would be crucial to reduce errors of backscattering signals of the CL51 ceilometer. Herein, we develop a signal correction method including background signal correction and efficient water vapor correction. …”
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Passive-Compensation-Based Stable RF Phase Dissemination for Multiaccess Trunk Fiber Link With Anti-GVD and Anti-Backscattering Function by Yajie Cui, Tianwei Jiang, Song Yu, Ruihuan Wu, Wanyi Gu

“…Signals with different radio frequencies at the same wavelength are employed in the forward and backward transmissions to efficiently suppress the effect of the GVD and Rayleigh backscattering at the same time. …”
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RAYLEIGH SCATTERING MODELS WITH CORRELATION INTEGRAL by S. F. Kolomiets, A. G. Gorelik

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1310 nm Narrow Linewidth Laser Assisted by the Feedback of Double-FBGs by Paul Ikechukwu Iroegbu, Min Liu, Tianyi Lan, Dan Wang, Haonan Han, Yujia Li, Yulong Cao, Fuhui Li, Udochukwu Frank Iroegbu, Ligang Huang, Guolu Yin, Tao Zhu

“…This is because the efficiency of these fields depends on the quality of the laser source employed. …”
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Seabed Geoacoustic Analysis Using Scientific Single Beam Echosounder by La Elson La Elson, Henry M. Manik Manik, Totok Hestirianoto Hestirianoto, Sri Pujiyati Pujiyati

“…Graphical Abstract   Highlight Research Hydroacoustic technology was used to identify seabed substrates in real-time with the Simrad EK-15 Single Beam Echosounder. Acoustic backscatter analysis classified seabed substrates into 9 sediment types, with reflection values ranging from -28.03 dB to -20.02 dB. …”
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Assessment of the application of each multibeam echosounder data product for monitoring of Laminaria digitata in the UK by Jacob Berry, Cassandra Nanlal

“…This research set out to determine the applicability and efficiency of a less invasive, remote sensing technique for monitoring kelp. …”
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Kharif rice crop acreage and yield estimation using microwave and optical remote sensing time series satellite data: A case study of the eastern region of Maharashtra by Pritam Meshram, Kishan Singh Rawat, Gaurav Singh

“…The calculation of Kharif rice yield involved considering the actual NPP, Radiation use efficiency, and Harvest index. The present study was conducted throughout two kharif seasons, 2020 and 2021. …”
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Analyzing Archive Transit Multibeam Data for Nodule Occurrences by Mark E. Mussett, David F. Naar, David W. Caress, Tracey A. Conrad, Alastair G. C. Graham, Max Kaufmann, Marcia Maia

“…We also compare the utility of three different backscatter products to demonstrate that scans of printed backscatter maps can be a useful substitute for digital backscatter mosaics calculated using primary multibeam data files. …”
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Analysis of Spontaneous Raman and Rayleigh Scatterings in Distributed Fiber Raman Amplification Systems Based on a Random Distribution Model by Qiguang Feng, Wei Li, Liyan Huang

“…The simulations agreed well with our experimental measurements, proving that our model efficiently described stochastic scattering spectra and distributions in FRAs. …”
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Discovery of Dense Ferromanganese Nodules in the Central Basin of the South China Sea: Insights Into Metallogenesis Processes and Resource Potential by Jiangbo Ren, Yong Yang, Lixue Zhang, Limin Zhang, Yinan Deng, Yingzhi Ren, Shuang Hong, Jinfeng Ma, Xianze Deng, Miao Yu, Zhen Sun, Gaowen He

“…To address this gap, we conducted an integrated study across 6,600 km2 in the central basin of the SCS, combining sampling, seafloor video, and multi‐beam backscatter acoustic surveys. A high‐backscatter zone of 1.21 km2 on the Jiaolong seamount was identified as a ferromanganese nodule‐rich area, contrasting with the abyssal basin. …”
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Submarine Topography Classification Using ConDenseNet with Label Smoothing Regularization by Jingyan Zhang, Kongwen Zhang, Jiangtao Liu

“…These results demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of our model for multi-source submarine topography classification.…”
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A Quarter Ellipsoidal Reflector Enhancing Fluorescence Collection Efficiency For Multiphoton Microscopes by Yingshun Xu, Nannan Liu, Xuehui Bao, Bin Liu, Hui Shen

“…Fluorescence collection efficiency improvement of 2.75-fold in numerical simulation is obtained. …”
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Energy-Efficient Near-Field Integrated Sensing and Communication: A Comprehensive Review by Mahnoor Anjum, Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Deepak Mishra, Haejoon Jung, Aruna Seneviratne

“…Finally, it offers a detailed overview of emerging opportunities for sustainable designs, encompassing backscatter communication, dynamic spectrum access, fluid antenna systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and energy harvesting technologies.…”
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Energy-Efficient Multi-Hop Routing Protocol for Tag-to-Tag Communication in Passive RFID Networks Using Reinforcement Learning by Guowei Guo, Zeli Xi, Zhixin Lu, Ximei Zhan, Xinsen Yang, Peisong Li

“…With recent advancements in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, tag-to-tag communication among passive RFID tags using backscattering has emerged as a breakthrough development. …”
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PRICOS: A Robust Paddy Rice Index Combining Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar Features for Improved Mapping Efficiency by Yifeng Lou, Gang Yang, Weiwei Sun, Ke Huang, Jingfeng Huang, Lihua Wang, Weiwei Liu

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Toward an Efficient and Robust Process–Structure Prediction Framework for Filigree L-PBF 316L Stainless Steel Structures by Yu Qiao, Marius Grad, Aida Nonn

“…This study focuses on applying cellular automata (CA) modeling to establish robust and efficient process–structure relationships in L-PBF of 316L stainless steel. …”
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The Optimal Choice of Semiconductor Converter to Increase Power and Efficiency in Betavoltaic Batteries with 3H, 63Ni, and 147Pm Beta Sources by D. Ghasemabadi, H. Zaki Dizaji, M Abdollahzade

“…Evaluation criteria include backscattering coefficient of beta particles from semiconductors, efficiency of electron-hole pairs generation, electronic specifications and properties, radiation damage threshold, radiation yield, stopping power and penetration of beta particles in semiconductors, physical characteristics, and temperature tolerance, accessibility, and fabrication were considered. …”
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Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviors of Fiber-Laser-Welded QP980-QP1180 Steels by Hafize Çelik, Onur Saray

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Fabrication and performance optimization of SiC-based betavoltaic batteries by HE Houjun, HAN Yuncheng, WANG Xiaoyu, REN Lei, MENG Xiangdong, ZHENG Mingjie

“…BackgroundBetavoltaic nuclear batteries, leveraging beta-emitting radioisotopes, offer inherent advantages such as long-term reliability, high energy density, compact form factors, and robust resistance to interference, positioning them as promising power sources for self-powered portable or embedded microdevices.PurposeThis study aims to enhance the conversion efficiency and output power of betavoltaic batteries with comprehensive consideration of the effects of backscattering, depletion region width, diffusion length, and electrode structure on charge collection efficiency, conversion efficiency, and output power.MethodsBy optimizing the device and electrode structure, i.e., introducing a PIN structure with "concentration gradient I- layer", optimizing the depletion region width, doping concentration and electrode materials, and increasing the spacing between electrode grid lines, 63Ni-SiC-based PIN junction betavoltaic batteries were successfully fabricated with higher overall conversion efficiency and output power. …”
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