Wavelength Correction of Refractivity Variation Measurements

Authors

Lee R. Burchett, Air Force Institute of Technology
Steven T. Fiorino, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-30-2013

Abstract

The index of refraction structure constant,C²_n indicates how strongly the index of refraction varies in a region of the atmosphere. These variations usually arise through turbulent motions, creating an inhomogeneous distribution of species, density, temperature and pressure. Because the index of refraction also depends on wavelength, the measured value of C²_n will depend on wavelength. This C²_n difference generally becomes more pronounced as the difference in wavelength increases. This paper describes a technique for converting between measurements of C²_n at different wavelengths, and gives an example for converting from centimeter to visible and near IR wavelengths. © 2013 Optical Society of America

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DOI

10.1364/OE.21.031990

Source Publication

Optics Express

Recommended Citation

Lee R. Burchett and Steven T. Fiorino, "Wavelength correction of refractivity variation measurements," Opt. Express 21, 31990-31997 (2013).