Sensitivity of C2 sub n to Random Variations of Windspeed, Sensible Heat Flux, and Latent Heat Flux

Abstract

The optical turbulence structure parameter, (C sub n)sq, is a primary parameter in expressions used to characterize electromagnetic energy and image propagation through the atmosphere. Examples of these expressions include the receiver coherence diameter and the atmospheric modulation transfer function. In this analysis the authors write (C sub n)sq in terms of windspeed (V), sensible heat flux (H), and latent heat flux (L'E) assuming that their values are measured or modeled. Then the authors consider the effect on 2 (C sub n)sq if estimates of H, L'E, and V are assumed to be in error or vary (that is, due to sensor error and/or natural atmospheric variations). Micrometeorological data from Davis, California, are used to comprise two case studies. The results presented include bar charts of the modeled distributions of H; L'E; the surface friction velocity, U; the temperature and specific humidity scaling parameters, T and q; the Obukhov scaling length, L; the reference level (1 m) windspeed, V sub r; and finally (C sub n)sq for each case.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA248696

Entities

People

  • Arnold Tunick
  • Henry Rachele

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundary Layer
  • California
  • Command And Control
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy
  • Friction
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Flux
  • Humidity
  • Latent Heat
  • Military Research
  • Normal Distribution
  • Transfer Functions
  • Turbulence
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.