Attenuation-resilient underwater optical ranging using a spatially petal-like structured beam with tailorable longitudinal intensity

Key Points

• Improved underwater optical ranging achieves greater resilience against signal attenuation.
• Key metrics indicate an enhancement in intensity modulation with the proposed spatially petal-like beam.
• Assessment of a structured beam method demonstrates effective optical signal engagement underwater.
• Highlights potential advancements in underwater communication and navigation technologies, enabling future applications.