Laser beam widening as a function of elevation in the atmosphere for horizontal propagation

A. Zilberman, N. S. Kopeika, Y. Sorani

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Abstract

The development of a lidar system for measuring near simultanously size distribution, aerosol extinction, and turbulence profiles up to 20 kn altitude was reported. The atmospheric aerosol contributions to laser beam widening for a horizontal propagation path at various elevations was estimated on the basis of measurements and a Monte Carlo beam propagation model. This was compared with the beam widening caused by turbulence. Results showed that the beam widening caused by the aerosols was very significant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-188
Number of pages12
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume4376
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2001
EventLaser Weapons Technology II - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 16 Apr 200117 Apr 2001

Keywords

  • Atmospheric aerosols
  • Beam propagation
  • Beam widening
  • Lidar
  • Stratosphere
  • Turbulence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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