Probability density function analysis for optical turbulence with applications to underwater communications systems

Marius P. Bernotas; Charles Nelson

doi:10.1117/12.2229814

17 May 2016 Probability density function analysis for optical turbulence with applications to underwater communications systems

Marius P. Bernotas, Charles Nelson

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Proceedings Volume 9827, Ocean Sensing and Monitoring VIII; 98270D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2229814
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2016, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

The Weibull and Exponentiated Weibull probability density functions have been examined for the free space regime using heuristically derived shape and scale parameters. This paper extends current literature to the underwater channel and explores use of experimentally derived parameters. Data gathered in a short range underwater channel emulator was analyzed using a nonlinear curve fitting methodology to optimize the scale and shape parameters of the PDFs. This method provides insight into the scaled effects of underwater optical turbulence on a long range link, and may yield a general set of equations for determining the PDF for an underwater optical link.

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Marius P. Bernotas and Charles Nelson "Probability density function analysis for optical turbulence with applications to underwater communications systems", Proc. SPIE 9827, Ocean Sensing and Monitoring VIII, 98270D (17 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2229814

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