An experiment to measure the modulation transfer function of the atmosphere in the marine boundary layer
Authors
Alexander, Marion Romaine
Subjects
Laser Propagation
Scintillation
Marine Boundary Layer
Modulation Transfer Function
Scintillation
Marine Boundary Layer
Modulation Transfer Function
Advisors
Crittenden, E.C.
Date of Issue
1974-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A system to measure the modulation transfer function of
the atmosphere over the ocean has been designed, constructed,
and tested. The apparatus employs a high resolution scanning
telescope with the capability for use in a broad range of
visual and infrared wavelengths. Two successful trials were
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conducted with a gyro-stabilized 6328 A laser mounted on
board the R. V. ACANIA. The propagation path was approximately
lkm over open water from the ACANIA to Point Pinos. Two more
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successful trials were conducted with a 6328 A laser and a
10. 6u laser propagating simultaneously from shore to shore
across 4km of the southern end of Monterey Bay. Data was
processed using fast Fourier transform methods. The MTF of
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the atmosphere for 6328 A light was measured.
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Thesis
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Department
Physics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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