Design of a differential image motion monitor for measurement of optical turbulence in support of dynamic range tests

Kevin R. Johnson; Randle Dewees

doi:10.1117/12.896473

8 September 2011 Design of a differential image motion monitor for measurement of optical turbulence in support of dynamic range tests

Kevin R. Johnson, Randle Dewees

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Proceedings Volume 8161, Atmospheric Optics IV: Turbulence and Propagation; 81610E (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896473
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We report on the development, construction, and use of a Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM) for measuring optical atmospheric turbulence over static and dynamic maritime ranges. The optical properties of the DIMM that make it suitable for such measurements will be presented along with a detailed overview of its software systems. Particular emphasis will be given to the numerical methods, image feature recognition, and learning filters implemented in the DIMM software.

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Kevin R. Johnson and Randle Dewees "Design of a differential image motion monitor for measurement of optical turbulence in support of dynamic range tests", Proc. SPIE 8161, Atmospheric Optics IV: Turbulence and Propagation, 81610E (8 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896473

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