Diurnal And Seasonal Variations In The Atmospheric Structure Parameter (C[sub]n[/sub][sup]2[/sup]) That Affect The Atmospheric Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)

D. L. Walters; K. E. Kunkel; G. B. Hoidale

doi:10.1117/12.931896

28 July 1981 Diurnal And Seasonal Variations In The Atmospheric Structure Parameter (C_n²) That Affect The Atmospheric Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)

D. L. Walters, K. E. Kunkel, G. B. Hoidale

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Proceedings Volume 0277, Atmospheric Transmission; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931896
Event: 1981 Technical Symposium East, 1981, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

The atmospheric modulation transfer function (IMF) depends upon an integral of the index of refraction variations (C_n²) along the optical path. C_n² undergoes large changes as a function of time and position within the 1-3km thick planetary boundary layer. Diurnal and seasonal variations of C_n² near the surface of south-central New Mexico are discussed.

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D. L. Walters, K. E. Kunkel, and G. B. Hoidale "Diurnal And Seasonal Variations In The Atmospheric Structure Parameter (C_n²) That Affect The Atmospheric Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)", Proc. SPIE 0277, Atmospheric Transmission, (28 July 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931896

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