An Optical Apparatus to Determine the Effect of Turbulence on the Modulation Transfer Function of the Atmosphere.
Abstract
An apparatus was designed and constructed to determine the effect of atmospheric turbulence on the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the atmosphere. A reflecting telescope and reticle system provided optical information in the visible region to a silicon photodiode detector which was responsive from .35 micron to 1.1 microns. The output of the detector was processed to measure irradiance modulation from a target of known spatial frequency. The modulation transfer function of the atmospheric transmission medium and the optical system was measured under calm conditions and conditions of turbulence on a 270 meter round trip path through a building corridor. The optical apparatus described was capable of detecting, in the visible range, the degrading effect of turbulence on MTF. All reflective optics were used so that the visual through 10 micrometers range can be covered with use of different detectors. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0757256
Entities
People
- Wayne Thompson Hildebrand
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School