Investigating the integrated optical turbulence over the sea by different measurement techniques and mesoscale model simulations

Erik Sucher; Sven A. van Binsbergen; Carmen Ullwer; Alexander M. J. van Eijk; Karin Stein; Detlev Sprung

doi:10.1117/12.2638774

15 March 2023 Investigating the integrated optical turbulence over the sea by different measurement techniques and mesoscale model simulations

Erik Sucher, Sven A. van Binsbergen, Carmen Ullwer, Alexander M. J. van Eijk, Karin Stein, Detlev Sprung

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Proceedings Volume 12266, Environmental Effects on Light Propagation and Adaptive Systems V; 1226604 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2638774
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2022, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

An over-water propagation link of 3.6 km was set up between the Dutch city of Den Helder and the island of Texel. For 6 days in November 2021, a laser beam was propagated along this path. An analysis of the beam wander resulted in an estimate of the strength of optical turbulence C²_n. Estimates compare quite well with independent measurements of C²_n by two boundary layer scintillometers. Regional maps of C²_n were produced by a numerical tool consisting of the WRF model coupled to a micrometeorological module. Regional differences in C²_n could be explained in terms of surface conditions, and acceptable agreement was found between the numerical values of C²_n for the trial site and the values provided by the scintillometers.

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Erik Sucher, Sven A. van Binsbergen, Carmen Ullwer, Alexander M. J. van Eijk, Karin Stein, and Detlev Sprung "Investigating the integrated optical turbulence over the sea by different measurement techniques and mesoscale model simulations", Proc. SPIE 12266, Environmental Effects on Light Propagation and Adaptive Systems V, 1226604 (15 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2638774

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