Data requirements for modeling, analysis, and improved understanding of laser beam propagation in a marine boundary layer

Richard A. Katz; Tariq Manzur

doi:10.1117/12.2230603

12 May 2016 Data requirements for modeling, analysis, and improved understanding of laser beam propagation in a marine boundary layer

Richard A. Katz, Tariq Manzur

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 9825, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security, Defense, and Law Enforcement Applications XV; 982511 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2230603
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2016, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

In this paper, we draw attention to the requirements for obtaining measurement data essential to accurate modeling and prediction of atmospheric laser beam propagation at heights 10 meters or less above the ocean surface. This is an atmospheric zone we call the marine boundary layer. There are numerous models and applications for optical beam propagation in the upper atmosphere that based on the Kolmogorov Theory of Turbulence. However, close to the ocean surface standard procedures for measuring and modeling the effects of boundary layer turbulence may no longer apply. In addition to classical measurement procedures, we suggest a new methodology and measurement procedures for exploration of beam propagation and the ensuing dynamics within the marine boundary layer.^[1,2]

Citation Download Citation

Richard A. Katz and Tariq Manzur "Data requirements for modeling, analysis, and improved understanding of laser beam propagation in a marine boundary layer", Proc. SPIE 9825, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security, Defense, and Law Enforcement Applications XV, 982511 (12 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2230603

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available