Program to Perform Research on Use of Lidar for Range Resolved Turbulence Measurements
Abstract
The design of a lidar system capable of measuring remotely range resolved atmospheric turbulence is presented. The connection between the measured quantities and the accepted turbulence strength parameter (C sub n)-sq is developed theoretically. Simulations of an operating system have been made, and the results provide a measure of system capability. A typical value for (C sub n)-sq of 10 to the -16th power m to the -2/3 power at 3 km vertical range is measurable with a 200 m range resolution. (jhd)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA222189
Entities
People
- Richard C. Garner
- Warren P. Moskowitz