An optical apparatus to determine the effect of turbulence on the modulation transfer function of the atmosphere.
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Authors
Hildebrand, Wayne Thompson.
Subjects
atmospheric optical effects
atmospheric optics
optical modulation
modulation transfer function
turbulence optical effects
MTF
atmospheric optics
optical modulation
modulation transfer function
turbulence optical effects
MTF
Advisors
Crittenden, E.C. Jr.
Date of Issue
1972-12
Date
December 1972
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
An apparatus was designed and constructed to determine the effect of
atmospheric turbulence on the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the
atmosphere. A reflecting telescope and reticle system provided optical
information in the visible region to a silicon photodiode detector which
was responsive from .35 micron to 1.1 microns. The output of the detector
was processed to measure irradiance modulation from a target of known
spatial frequency. The modulation transfer function of the atmospheric
transmission medium and the optical system was measured under calm conditions
and conditions of turbulence on a 270 meter round trip path through
a building corridor. The optical apparatus described was capable of
detecting, in the visible range, the degrading effect of turbulence on MTF.
All reflective optics were used so that the visual through 10 micron
range can be covered with use of different detectors.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Physics and Chemistry
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.