Atmospheric Effects on Low-Power Laser Beam Propagation

Abstract

A detailed discussion is presented of various theories, experiments, and models pertinent to atmospheric effects on the transmission of low-power laser radiation. The effects of molecules, aerosols, and turbulence and their levels in the atmosphere are considered. Specific conclusions and recommendations are given with regard to the state of knowledge in this field, and to models that can be used to predict atmospheric effects that are relevant to comprehensive personnel safety standards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA095383

Entities

People

  • G. H. Lindquist
  • J. Mudar
  • J. R. Freeling
  • T. W. Tuer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheric Attenuation
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Boundary Layer
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Cloud Cover
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Laser Beams
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Mie Scattering
  • Optical Properties
  • Partial Pressure
  • Particle Size
  • Refractive Index
  • Wind Velocity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy