Keywords
Laser communication systems
Abstract
The average fade time of the fluctuations in the intensity of laser light propagation in the atmosphere is analyzed. Experimental results show that the average fade time for a propagation distance of 208 meters, in the weak turbulence regime, is well described by formulas developed from a Log-Normal distribution. A circuit that calculates real time statistics of fade time is designed, then validated using a sine wave input whose fade time statistics are predetermined. The experimental signal is then tested for stationarity, and the average fade time is measured. A curve fitting is then performed for the experimental data and compared theoretical results.
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Graduation Date
Winter 1980
Advisor
Phillips, Ronald L.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
65 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0013419
Subjects
Laser communication systems
STARS Citation
Belkerdid, Madjid A., "Fade Time Statistics of Laser Light Propagating Through Turbulent Atmosphere" (1980). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 464.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/464
Contributor (Linked data)
Phillips, Ronald L., 1942- [VIAF]
Phillips, Ronald L., 1942- [LC]
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
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Accessibility Status
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