Optical turbulence model for radiosonde data

摘要

The structure constant, C_n², for optical index of refraction fluctuations is the key to the design of adaptive optical systems that minimize the effects of turbulence on laser beam propagation. This invention uses our model, which converts standard radiosonde data into C_n² profiles. The results are compared to directly measured in situ values of C_n² obtained by means of balloon borne thermosondes.