EXPANSION OF OPTICAL WAVES IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

Abstract

Atmospheric properties are discussed in detail from the viewpoint of the effect of the atmosphere on optical wave propagation. Individual causes of the origin of optical wave damping and noiese damping are cited and data is presented on the magnitude of damping in various parts of the spectrum. Atmospheric properties are then evaluated from the standpoint of using optical waves for relative purposes. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 05, 1966
Accession Number
AD0808298

Entities

People

  • M. Miler

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Properties
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Spectra
  • Wave Phenomena
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).