Abstract
Calculations of the second-order statistical characteristics of a polarized, lowest-order Gaussian beam which propagates through a jet-stream layer, in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS) environment, are carried out. Comparison of the results based on the refractive-index structure parameter as predicted by a Hufnagel–Valley model and based on data taken at a recent campaign of measurements and high-resolution numerical simulations shows that the jet-stream can significantly affect the intensity distribution and spreading of the beam, especially at high zenith angles.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 692-702 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Waves in Random and Complex Media |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2009 |
Keywords
- Atmosphere/ionosphere
- Propagation
- Random media
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)