Aerial transmissometer for EO atmospheric measurement

Skylar Lilledahl; Benjamin Laxton; LaChelle McMahan; Rodrigo De La Mora

doi:10.1117/12.2677520

3 October 2023 Aerial transmissometer for EO atmospheric measurement

Skylar Lilledahl, Benjamin Laxton, LaChelle McMahan, Rodrigo De La Mora

Proceedings Volume 12691, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XII; 1269103 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677520
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2023, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This publication will depict ongoing efforts in development and ground based validation of an aerial transmissometer utilizing a ground control station composed of a collocated altazimuth mounted transmitter and receiver along with a gimbal mounted retroreflector operating on an Un-crewed Aerial System (UAS). The transmitter is composed of multiple super luminous LEDs of different wavelengths. The system measures bulk point-to-point transmission through the atmosphere and enables an investigation into atmospheric species due to wavelength dependent absorption. The measurements will be along dynamic propagation paths and enable the development of hemispherical ground truth datasets.

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Skylar Lilledahl, Benjamin Laxton, LaChelle McMahan, and Rodrigo De La Mora "Aerial transmissometer for EO atmospheric measurement", Proc. SPIE 12691, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XII, 1269103 (3 October 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677520

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