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Optical remote sensing of atmospheric turbulence: a comparison with simultaneous thermal measurements

Authors :
Vernin, J.
Barletti, R.
Ceppatelli, G.
PaternĂ², L.
Righini, A.
Speroni, N.
Source :
Applied Optics; January 1979, Vol. 18 Issue: 2 p243-247, 5p
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

In this paper we describe a two-part experiment: measuring atmospheric turbulence both optically and thermally from 2 km up to the stratosphere. The consistency of the results shows that the optical technique may be a powerful tool for studying atmospheric turbulence from ground-based equipment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1559128X and 21553165
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Applied Optics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs20797367