Atmospheric transmission analysis for airborne laser a

摘要

Abstract: Basing laser devices on aircraft leads to new problems in atmospheric transmission due to the long, nearly-horizontal propagation paths in the upper troposphere and stratosphere. This paper analyzed the molecular and aerosol extinction impact on near-IR aircraft-based laser performance. Calculations using standards atmospheric models are reviewed. Recent volcanic activity has required examination of the impact of stratospheric aerosols for propagation paths of interest. Calculations as a function of geometry are presented which use satellite limb viewing data to asses the impact of cirrus clouds and volcanic aerosols. !18