A Computer Program for Investigating Atmospheric Effects on Laser Designators.

Abstract

This thesis presents a computer program designed to analyze the data from a TV camera for investigating laser beam propagation through the atmosphere. It uses aspects of Fourier optical theory to analyze the TV image to measure the effects of atmospheric disturbance and platform stability on the target spot. The understanding and analysis of these effects are increasingly important as lasers and other optical devices experience increased use in military application. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114490

Entities

People

  • Scott R. Crager

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Disturbances
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Diffraction
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Spots
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Optics
  • Recording Systems
  • Tape Recorders
  • Tape Recording
  • Video Recording

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy