Atmospheric-induced frequency spread in optical waves

    Authors

    A. J. Masino;C. Y. Young

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Mod. Opt.

    Keywords

    SCINTILLATION; WEAK; TURBULENCE; MODEL; Optics

    Abstract

    This paper introduces analytic expressions for the long time average atmospheric-induced frequency spread of optical waves propagating through clear air turbulence. Spherical wave results are given for the horizontal doublepass case with reflection from a smooth target for bistatic and monostatic channels. The models presented are expected to be valid for weak-to-moderate scintillation environments. The results are discussed in the context of 'micro' Doppler laser radar (LIDAR) target detection systems.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Modern Optics

    Volume

    53

    Issue/Number

    13

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1879

    Last Page

    1899

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000239448000006

    ISSN

    0950-0340

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