Demonstration of non-log normal irradiance behavior in weakly-scintillated beams via simulation data

Gary J. Baker; Kevin R. Bock

doi:10.1117/12.719614

4 May 2007 Demonstration of non-log normal irradiance behavior in weakly-scintillated beams via simulation data

Gary J. Baker, Kevin R. Bock

Proceedings Volume 6551, Atmospheric Propagation IV; 65510C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719614
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2007, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The two approximate solutions to the stochastic wave equation governing propagation through atmospheric turbulence applicable in weak scintillation conditions are reviewed. Then, an extensive set of numerical solutions are shown to test the ability of the 2 approximate solutions in predicting scintillation and the irradiance probability density function for a wide variety of beam propagation examples. The non-log normal irradiance behavior associated with one of the approximate solutions is noted and verified by the numerical data.

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Gary J. Baker and Kevin R. Bock "Demonstration of non-log normal irradiance behavior in weakly-scintillated beams via simulation data", Proc. SPIE 6551, Atmospheric Propagation IV, 65510C (4 May 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719614

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