Experimental validation of the differential image motion lidar concept

Mikhail S. Belen'kii; David W. Roberts; John M. Stewart; Gary G. Gimmestad; W. R. Dagle

doi:10.1117/12.440118

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19 September 2001 Experimental validation of the differential image motion lidar concept

Mikhail S. Belen'kii, David W. Roberts, John M. Stewart, Gary G. Gimmestad, W. R. Dagle

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Proceedings Volume 4377, Laser Radar Technology and Applications VI; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440118
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, 2001, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

We have experimentally validated the concept of a differential image motion (DIM) lidar for measuring vertical profiles of the refractive index structure characteristic C by building a hard-target analog of the DIM lidar and testing it against a conventional scintillometer on a 300 m horizontal path, throughout a range of turbulent conditions. The test results supported the concept and confirmed that the structure characteristic C can be accurately measured with this method. Analysis of the effect of scintillation on DIM lidar has been performed. It is shown that the lidar has a scintillation resistant capability. Turbulence and lidar calculations were performed. These calculations confirmed that the DIM lidar is practical.

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Mikhail S. Belen'kii, David W. Roberts, John M. Stewart, Gary G. Gimmestad, and W. R. Dagle "Experimental validation of the differential image motion lidar concept", Proc. SPIE 4377, Laser Radar Technology and Applications VI, (19 September 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440118

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