Dr. Miranda van Iersel Profile

Dr. Miranda van Iersel

Assistent Professor

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Editorial Board Member: Optical Engineering | Author

Area of Expertise:

Atmospheric optics , Lasers , Light propagation , Optical communication , Atmospheric turbulence

Publications (33)

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation

Optical turbulence characterization in the marine boundary layer: developing methods of measurement over vertical and slanted paths utilizing mobile aerial platforms

Peter Lee, Svetlana Avramov-Zamurovic, Miranda van Iersel

Proceedings Volume 13061, 130610J (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013790

KEYWORDS: Ocean optics, Optical surfaces, Optical turbulence, Beam path, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Signal intensity, Receivers, Transmitters, Telecommunications, Cameras

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SPIE Journal Paper | 23 March 2024 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Free Space Optical Communications

Szymon Gładysz, Morio Toyoshima, Miranda van Iersel, Linda Thomas

OE, Vol. 63, Issue 04, 041201, (March 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.63.4.041201

KEYWORDS: Free space optical communications, Satellites, Optical engineering, Free space optics, Quantum optics experiments, Atmospheric turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Satellite communications, Quantum optical communication, Quantum light

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Propagation of OAM beams through atmospheric turbulence: comparison of simulation and experiment

Miranda van Iersel, HaoLun Wu

Proceedings Volume 12691, 126910G (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677640

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric turbulence, Optical simulations, Turbulence, Spatial light modulators, Beam propagation method, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Forecasting the scintillation index using a machine learning approach

Mohammad Albaqer Alghezi, Miranda van Iersel

Proceedings Volume 12691, 126910F (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675916

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Data modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Meteorology, Refractive index, Machine learning, Air temperature, Atmospheric propagation, Wind speed, Deep learning

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2023 Presentation + Paper

Experimental study on the effects of OAM beams propagating through atmospheric turbulence

HaoLun Wu, Miranda van Iersel

Proceedings Volume 12691, 126910I (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675565

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric turbulence, Spatial light modulators, Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Optical simulations, Polarizers, Gaussian beams, Beam propagation method, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

Optical heterodyne detection of orthogonal orbital angular momentum modes for sensing through turbid media

Nathaniel Ferlic, Alan Laux, Brandon Cochenour, Linda Mullen, Miranda Van Iersel, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 12118, 121180C (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2619304

KEYWORDS: Particles, Distortion, Heterodyning, Scattering, Signal attenuation, Ocean optics, Environmental sensing, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

The azimuthal spectrum of common transmittance functions and random media

Nathaniel Ferlic, Caitie O'Donnell, Miranda van Iersel, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11834, 118340K (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593737

KEYWORDS: Phase shifts, Turbulence, Wavefronts, Fourier transforms, Monochromatic aberrations, Beam shaping, Zernike polynomials, Distortion, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Simulation of Im-Bessel beam propagation through time-correlated atmospheric turbulence

Nathaniel Ferlic, Miranda van Iersel, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11834, 118340L (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593738

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Turbulence, Sensors, Transmitters, Atmospheric propagation, Optical simulations, Autoregressive models, Atmospheric turbulence, Beam propagation method

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Propagation of Laguerre-Gaussian and Im-Bessel beams through atmospheric turbulence: A computational study

Nathaniel Ferlic, Miranda van Iersel, Daniel Paulson, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11506, 115060H (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2567348

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Scintillation, Optical simulations, Beam propagation method, Atmospheric turbulence, Laser beam propagation, Optical turbulence, Gaussian beams

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Measurement of the orbital angular momentum spectrum of light through artificial turbulence by interferometry

Nathaniel Ferlic, Miranda van Iersel, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11506, 115060I (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2567350

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Phase measurement, Interferometry, Interferometers, Digital micromirror devices, Detection and tracking algorithms, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2020 Presentation + Paper

Measurement of the orbital angular momentum spectrum of light through turbid water using modal decomposition

Nathaniel Ferlic, Alan Laux, Miranda van Iersel, Christopher Davis, Linda Mullen, Brandon Cochenour

Proceedings Volume 11506, 1150609 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568202

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Scattering, Laser scattering, Spatial light modulators, Receivers, Phase measurement, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2019 Paper

Characterization and compensation of atmospheric effects on laser beams

Miranda van Iersel, Daniel Paulson, Nathaniel Ferlic, Jonathan Ko, Chensheng Wu, John Rzasa, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11161, 1116107 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2534755

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation, Laser countermeasures, Optical turbulence, Laser beam propagation, Spatial coherence, Atmospheric sensing, Adaptive optics, Sensors, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2019 Presentation + Paper

Observing single and multiple laser glints through anisotropic turbulence with a plenoptic sensor

Chensheng Wu, Daniel Paulson, Miranda van Iersel, John Rzasa, Nathaniel Ferlic, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11133, 111330Y (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2530364

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Turbulence, Image sensors, Anisotropy, Picosecond phenomena, Associative arrays, Wavefronts, Objectives, Imaging systems, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2019 Paper

Devising a lab-built point visibility meter

Nathaniel Ferlic, Miranda van Iersel, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 11133, 111330B (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2529838

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Visibility, Light scattering, Visibility through fog, Atmospheric particles, Mass attenuation coefficient, Mie scattering, Aerosols, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2018 Paper

The influence of different parameters on the variation in the index of refraction

Miranda van Iersel, Daniel Paulson

Proceedings Volume 10770, 107700F (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2323903

KEYWORDS: Refraction, Atmospheric modeling, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Atmospheric turbulence, Earth's atmosphere, Atmospheric propagation, Distortion, Ray tracing

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

Near ground surface turbulence measurements and validation: a comparison between different systems

Chensheng Wu, Daniel Paulson, Miranda Van Iersel, Joseph Coffaro, Melissa Beason, Christopher Smith, Robert Crabbs, Ronald Phillips, Larry Andrews, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 10770, 107700K (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2322723

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Anisotropy, Scintillation, Sensors, Telecommunications, Imaging systems, Beam shaping, LIDAR, Atmospheric propagation, Systems modeling, Temperature sensors, Atmospheric turbulence, Optical turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2018 Presentation + Paper

A multi-aperture laser transmissometer for detailed characterization of laser propagation over long paths through the turbulent atmosphere

Daniel Paulson, Chensheng Wu, John Rzasa, Jonathan Ko, Miranda Van Iersel, Joseph Coffaro, Christopher Smith, Robert Crabbs, Christopher Davis

Proceedings Volume 10770, 107700J (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2322586

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Receivers, Sensors, Visibility, Transmitters, Atmospheric propagation, Signal detection, Refractive index, Laser beam propagation, Mass attenuation coefficient

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2017 Paper

Target acquisition modeling over the exact optical path: extending the EOSTAR TDA with the TOD sensor performance model

J. Dijk, P. Bijl, M. Oppeneer, R.J.M. ten Hove, M. van Iersel

Proceedings Volume 10432, 104320I (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2278848

KEYWORDS: Electro optical modeling, Sensors, Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Target acquisition, Systems modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric sensing, Thermal modeling, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2016 Paper

FESTER: a propagation experiment, overview and first results

Christian Eisele, Dirk Peter Seiffer, Karin Stein, Erik Sucher, Willem Gunter, Faith February, George Vrahimis, Carl Wainman, Benita Maritz, Mokete Koago, Alexander M. van Eijk, Miranda van Iersel, Leo Cohen, Sven van Binsbergen, H. J. M. (Eric) Heemskerk, Armin Sternberg, Helmut Schulte, Arthur van Rheenen, Erik Brenthagen, Jan Thomassen, Derek Griffith

Proceedings Volume 10002, 1000208 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2240771

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Aerosols, Atmospheric particles, Sensors, Mid-IR, Long wavelength infrared, Environmental sensing, Turbulence, Halogens, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

The FESTER field trial

Alexander M. van Eijk, Willie Gunter, Faith February, Benita Maritz, George Vrahimis, Mokete Koago, Carl Wainman, Christian Eisele, Dirk Seiffer, Erik Sucher, Karin Stein, Miranda van Iersel, Leo Cohen, Sven Van Binsbergen, H. J. M. (Eric) Heemskerk, A. Sternberg, H. Schulte, Arthur van Rheenen, Erik Brenthagen, Jan Thomassen, D. Griffith

Proceedings Volume 9979, 99790Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2240642

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Environmental sensing, Long wavelength infrared, Turbulence, Sensors, Mid-IR, Atmospheric propagation, Aerosols, Temperature metrology, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2016 Paper

The influence of meteorological parameters on dynamic infrared signatures

M. van Iersel, H. E. Veerman, L. Cohen, K. Benoist, S. van Binsbergen, F. van Riggelen, B. J. Peet

Proceedings Volume 9979, 99790T (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2239474

KEYWORDS: Infrared signatures, Meteorology, Thermal modeling, Temperature metrology, Cameras, Infrared cameras, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR, Metals, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

Modelling the infrared and radar signature of the wake of a vessel

Miranda van Iersel, Bernadetta Devecchi

Proceedings Volume 9653, 96530C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2195694

KEYWORDS: Radar, Infrared cameras, Infrared signatures, Cameras, Sensors, Infrared radiation, Thermal modeling, Electro optical modeling, Target detection, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2015 Paper

Infrared signature evolution of a CUBI

M. van Iersel, A. van Eijk, H. Veerman, K. Benoist, L. Cohen

Proceedings Volume 9614, 96140H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2191262

KEYWORDS: Infrared signatures, Temperature metrology, Refractive index, Infrared cameras, Meteorology, Cameras, Long wavelength infrared, Sun, Mid-IR, Clouds

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2014 Paper

Ship plume modelling in EOSTAR

M. van Iersel, A. Mack, M. A. Degache, A. M. van Eijk

Proceedings Volume 9242, 92421S (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2071821

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Atmospheric sensing, Electro optical sensors, Infrared signatures, Atmospheric propagation, 3D modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Gases, Molecules, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Propagation of light through ship exhaust plumes

M. van Iersel, A. Mack, A. M. van Eijk, H. M. Schleijpen

Proceedings Volume 9224, 92240T (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063372

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric sensing, 3D modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Cameras, Infrared signatures, Gases, Carbon dioxide, Scintillation

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2012 Paper

An overview of turbulence compensation

Klamer Schutte, Adam W. van Eekeren, Judith Dijk, Piet B. Schwering, Miranda van Iersel, Niek Doelman

Proceedings Volume 8542, 85420O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.981942

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Image processing, Deconvolution, Modulators, Visualization, Telescopes, Actuators, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

Patch-based local turbulence compensation in anisoplanatic conditions

Adam W. van Eekeren, Maarten Kruithof, Klamer Schutte, Judith Dijk, Miranda van Iersel, Piet B. Schwering

Proceedings Volume 8355, 83550T (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918545

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Cameras, Image registration, Atmospheric turbulence, Image processing, Visualization, Super resolution, Optical flow, Deconvolution, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

Turbulence compensation: an overview

Adam W. van Eekeren, Klamer Schutte, Judith Dijk, Piet B. Schwering, Miranda van Iersel, Niek Doelman

Proceedings Volume 8355, 83550Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918544

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Image processing, Deconvolution, Modulators, Visualization, Telescopes, Actuators, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2011 Paper

Scintillation measurements over False Bay, South Africa

M. van Iersel, A. M. van Eijk

Proceedings Volume 8161, 81610B (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896179

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Scintillation, Data modeling, Meteorology, Water, Turbulence, Humidity, Instrument modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2010 Paper

Estimating turbulence in images

Miranda van Iersel, Alexander van Eijk

Proceedings Volume 7814, 78140Q (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861162

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Deconvolution, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Image filtering, Image enhancement, Meteorology, Scintillation, Image quality, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2009 Paper

Modelling a crime scene in 3D and adding thermal information

Miranda van Iersel, Henny Veerman, Wannes van der Mark

Proceedings Volume 7481, 74810M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829990

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Cameras, 3D modeling, Infrared cameras, Lamps, Visibility, Photography, Visible radiation, Infrared radiation, 3D image processing

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2007 Paper

EO system concepts in the littoral

Piet Schwering, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Miranda van Iersel

Proceedings Volume 6542, 654230 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719217

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image enhancement, Electro optical sensors, Image processing, Target detection, Electro optical systems, Image classification, Infrared search and track, Signal processing, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2006 Paper

Model simulations of a reflective semiconductor optical amplifier

M. van Iersel, D. Lenstra, K. Allaart

Proceedings Volume 6184, 61840J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664878

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Semiconductor optical amplifiers, Modulation, Transparency, Modulators, Eye, Transceivers, Amplifiers, Nonlinear optics

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Conference Committee Involvement (16)

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XIV

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XIII

20 August 2024 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XII

22 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XI

22 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans X

3 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans IX

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VIII

13 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VII

20 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Target and Background Signatures

11 September 2017 | Warsaw, Poland

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VI

8 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Target and Background Signatures

26 September 2016 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans V

30 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Target and Background Signatures

23 September 2015 | Toulouse, France

Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting, and Defence

21 September 2015 | Toulouse, France

Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans IV

10 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting and Defence

22 September 2014 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

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