Impact of strong refractive index gradients on laser beam propagation through deep turbulence

Abstract (2018)

Authors

Victor A. Kulikov University of Dayton
Sukanta Basu Atmospheric Remote Sensing - CEG
Mikhail A. Vorontsov University of Dayton
Research Group
Atmospheric Remote Sensing (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

01-01-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Geoscience and Remote Sensing

Research Group

Atmospheric Remote Sensing

Abstract

Atmospheric modeling shows that strong refractive index gradients can appear in the surface layer during certain periods of the diurnal cycle. These gradients and associated turbulence can significantly impact laser beam propagation.