Theoretical and experimental investigation of image quality through an inhomogeneous turbulent medium

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Abstract

A theoretical and experimental investigation of image quality through an inhomogeneous turbulent medium under controlled laboratory conditions is presented. In addition, a theoretical analysis based upon simple physical principles leads to the same theoretical results obtained 25 years ago by Fried on the basis of phase covariance and phase structure function. The present analysis, however, can be expanded to indicate how effects of turbulence depend upon field of view. This work is applicable toward determining optimum elevation for imaging through inhomogeneous turbulence near the surface of the earth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsAnton Kohnle, Walter B. Miller
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages365-374
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)081941204X
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1993
EventAtmospheric Propagation and Remote Sensing II - Orlando, FL, USA
Duration: 11 Apr 199316 Apr 1993

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1968
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceAtmospheric Propagation and Remote Sensing II
CityOrlando, FL, USA
Period11/04/9316/04/93

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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