Abstract
Calculations of the second-order statistical characteristics of a polarized, lowest-order Gaussian beam which propagates through a jet-stream layer, between the tropopause and the lower stratosphere, are carried out. Comparison of the results based on the refractive-index structure parameter C n 2 as predicted by a Hafnagen- Valley model and based on data taken at a recent campaign shows that the jet-stream can significantly affect intensity distribution and spreading of the beam, especially at high zenith angles.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 6878 |
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| State | Published - 2008 |
| Event | Atmospheric Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves II - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: Jan 21 2008 → Jan 22 2008 |
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| Other | Atmospheric Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves II |
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| Country | United States |
| City | San Jose, CA |
| Period | 1/21/08 → 1/22/08 |
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- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics
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The effect of the jet-stream on the intensity of laser beams propagating along slanted paths in the upper layers of the turbulent atmosphere. / Korotkova, Olga; Farwell, Nathan.
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PY - 2008
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N2 - Calculations of the second-order statistical characteristics of a polarized, lowest-order Gaussian beam which propagates through a jet-stream layer, between the tropopause and the lower stratosphere, are carried out. Comparison of the results based on the refractive-index structure parameter C n 2 as predicted by a Hafnagen- Valley model and based on data taken at a recent campaign shows that the jet-stream can significantly affect intensity distribution and spreading of the beam, especially at high zenith angles.
AB - Calculations of the second-order statistical characteristics of a polarized, lowest-order Gaussian beam which propagates through a jet-stream layer, between the tropopause and the lower stratosphere, are carried out. Comparison of the results based on the refractive-index structure parameter C n 2 as predicted by a Hafnagen- Valley model and based on data taken at a recent campaign shows that the jet-stream can significantly affect intensity distribution and spreading of the beam, especially at high zenith angles.
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U2 - 10.1117/12.765259
DO - 10.1117/12.765259
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