Aerosol and turbulence characterization at different heights in semi-arid regions

A. Zilberman; N. S. Kopeika

doi:10.1117/12.615882

12 September 2005 Aerosol and turbulence characterization at different heights in semi-arid regions

A. Zilberman, N. S. Kopeika

Proceedings Volume 5891, Atmospheric Optical Modeling, Measurement, and Simulation; 58910E (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.615882
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The estimation of the performance of electro-optical systems depends on the accuracy of the atmospheric models being used in the propagation prediction codes. On the basis of a large set of imaging LIDAR measurements a Middle East model of refractive turbulence strength (C_n²) vertical profile has been developed. The model is presented in this work. Also, the results of lidar measurements of aerosol size distribution, volume, and number concentration at different heights in the Mediterranean region (Be'er-Sheva, Israel) and comparison with models (AFGL, MODTRAN) are presented. Implications can be important for optical communication, imaging through the atmosphere, and adaptive optics.

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A. Zilberman and N. S. Kopeika "Aerosol and turbulence characterization at different heights in semi-arid regions", Proc. SPIE 5891, Atmospheric Optical Modeling, Measurement, and Simulation, 58910E (12 September 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.615882

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