Synoptic classification and horizontal homogeneity of the refractive index structure function parameter in the surface layer
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Authors
Davidson, Kenneth L.
Boyle, P. Jones
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1984-02
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This is a two part report. The first part describes an investigation of the feasibility of using the synoptic scale classification scheme described in the Refractive Effects Guidebook (REG) to predict the level of optical turbulence in the surface layer-as measured by C , the refractive index structure function parameter. Data were examined from nine experiments which took place in the north Pacific and north Atlantic. The measurement experiments spanned five years and included all four seasons. The REG appears to be useful in a limited way in predicting ranges of C in the surface layer. Inclusion of local factors would increase predictability. „ The second part deals with horizontal homogeneity of the surface layer C as measured during the JASIN experiment in the North Atlantic in 1978. Periods of homogeneity lasting between one and two days were encountered along 200 km sectors and for up to nine hours over the entire JASIN experimental area.
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Technical Report
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NPS-63-84-001
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Naval Environmental Prediction Research Facility
Funding
N6685682WR82063
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66 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.