Dr. David T. Wayne Profile

Dr. David T. Wayne

Scientist

SPIE Involvement:

Scholarship Committee | Conference Chair | Author | Editor

Publications (30)

Proceedings Article | 12 March 2024 Presentation + Paper

Connecting the warfighter with lasers in space: the space development agency and the optical communications terminal standard

David Wayne, Stephanos Rahimzadeh, Nick Cote, Daniel Kepler, Julie Smith, Seth Lacy, Michael Butterfield

Proceedings Volume 12877, 1287712 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3005520

KEYWORDS: Standards development, Optical communications, Forward error correction, Automatic repeat request, Telecommunications, Free space optics, Space operations, Satellites, Laser communication terminals, Laser communications

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2022 Presentation + Paper

Reduction of scintillation using broad spectrum optical source for use in FSO

Conor Pogue, David Wayne, Mark Lasher

Proceedings Volume 12237, 122370E (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2635906

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric optics, Scintillation, Free space optics, Sensors, Power meters, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric turbulence, Supercontinuum sources, Bandpass filters

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 2022 Presentation + Paper

Impact of rainfall on the propagation of 1.5um

Conor Pogue, Kevin Book, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 12237, 122370I (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2634174

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Pulsed laser operation, Free space optics, Clouds, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers, Data modeling, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 17 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Comparison of single line and broad-spectrum Gaussian beam propagation through turbulence

Joseph Coffaro, Matthew Salfer-Hobbs, Conor Pogue, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 11834, 118340J (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2595822

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics, Optical testing, Free space optics, Cameras, Near field optics, Supercontinuum sources, Beam expanders

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2019 Presentation

Inferring path-averaged turbulence from the self-interference pattern of a pair of optical retroreflectors (Conference Presentation)

Conor Pogue, David Wayne, Brooke Myers, Martin Miller, Galen Cauble

Proceedings Volume 11133, 111330H (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2531540

KEYWORDS: Retroreflectors, Turbulence, Free space optics, Telecommunications, Scintillation, Free space optical communications, Modulation, Transmitters, Atmospheric turbulence, Laser communications

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2017 Presentation + Paper

Analysis of the covariance function and aperture averaged fluctuations of irradiance to calculate Cn2

Galen Cauble, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 10408, 104080D (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2276694

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Cameras, Receivers, Sensors, Turbulence, Signal to noise ratio, Atmospheric turbulence, Refractive index, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2015 Paper

Enhanced backscatter analysis for long-range optical tracking in deep turbulent conditions

Sara Belichki, Ronald Philips, Larry Andrews, David Wayne, Joseph Coffaro, Michael Panich, Landon Splitter, Christopher Smith

Proceedings Volume 9614, 96140A (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2203564

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Retroreflectors, Turbulence, Data processing, Backscatter, Optical tracking, Image processing, Imaging systems, Wave propagation, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 4 September 2015 Paper

Blob identification algorithms applied to laser speckle to characterize optical turbulence

Galen Cauble, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 9614, 961403 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189108

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Image processing, Atmospheric turbulence, Speckle pattern, Turbulence, Image processing algorithms and systems, Atmospheric propagation, Optical turbulence, Imaging systems, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2015 Paper

OCCIMA: Optical Channel Characterization in Maritime Atmospheres

Dimitri Tsintikidis, John deGrassie, Colin Reinhardt, Kevin McBryde, Eric Hallenborg, David Wayne, Kristofor Gibson, Galen Cauble, Ana Ascencio, Joshua Rudiger, Steve Hammel

Proceedings Volume 9467, 946723 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178135

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Data modeling, Sensors, Channel projecting optics, Speckle, Performance modeling, Aerosols

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Simultaneous atmospheric extinction and scintillation estimation using a modulated beacon

Colin Reinhardt, David Wayne, Stephen Hammel

Proceedings Volume 9224, 92240R (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063682

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Turbulence, Receivers, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation, Modulation, Atmospheric turbulence, Phase modulation, Atmospheric scintillation, Photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Applications of laser-induced filaments for optical communication links

Alexandru Hening, David Wayne, Mike Lovern, Mark Lasher

Proceedings Volume 9224, 92240J (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063559

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Laser optics, Plasma, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Laser applications, Free space optics, Atmospheric plasma, Clouds, Atmospheric physics, Optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Investigation of scintillometer designs for dynamic path measurement

Steve Hammel, David Wayne, Colin Reinhardt

Proceedings Volume 9224, 92240S (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064395

KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers, Scintillation, Laser systems engineering, Sensors, Free space optics, Ocean optics, Spherical lenses, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

Real-time hardware background subtraction using an adjustable gain balance amplified photodetector

Galen Cauble, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 9224, 922410 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063330

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Sensors, Signal detection, Calibration, Turbulence, Transmitters, Electronic filtering, Photodetectors, Optical filters, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2013 Paper

A novel method for measuring atmospheric transmission using a modulated laser source

David Wayne, Colin Reinhardt, Kevin McBryde, Galen Cauble

Proceedings Volume 8874, 88740H (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024474

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation, Light emitting diodes, Receivers, Calibration, Transmitters, Signal detection, Turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Bandpass filters

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2013 Paper

Extracting atmospheric turbulence and aerosol characteristics from passive imagery

Colin Reinhardt, D. Wayne, K. McBryde, G. Cauble

Proceedings Volume 8874, 88740F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023382

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Turbulence, Atmospheric modeling, Image quality, Aerosols, Image restoration, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric particles, Atmospheric turbulence, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 2012 Paper

Creating a Cn2 profile as a function of altitude using scintillation measurements along a slant path

Robert Crabbs, David Wayne, Ronald Phillips, Troy Leclerc, Paul Sauer, Larry Andrews

Proceedings Volume 8238, 82380F (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.913756

KEYWORDS: Phase modulation, Data modeling, Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Transmitters, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric optics, Wave propagation, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2011 Paper

Analysis of fading in the propagation channel for the ORCA laser communication system

Larry Andrews, David Wayne, Ronald Phillips, Paul Sauer, Troy Leclerc

Proceedings Volume 8038, 80380D (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887997

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Statistical modeling, Information technology, Telescopes, Telecommunications, Receivers, Atmospheric propagation, Statistical analysis, Turbulence, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2011 Paper

Observation and analysis of aero-optic effects on the ORCA laser communication system

Paul Sauer, Larry Andrews, David Wayne, Troy Leclerc, Ronald Phillips

Proceedings Volume 8038, 80380A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887057

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Receivers, Free space optics, Telescopes, Atmospheric propagation, Gaussian beams, Collimation, Telecommunications, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2010 Paper

Comparing the Log-Normal and Gamma-Gamma model to experimental probability density functions of aperture averaging data

David Wayne, Ronald Phillips, Troy Leclerc, Larry Andrews, John Stryjewski, Paul Sauer

Proceedings Volume 7814, 78140K (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.863883

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Turbulence, Scintillation, Receivers, Mathematical modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Telescopes, Modulation, Signal to noise ratio, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

Prediction of the ground-level refractive index structure parameter from the measurement of atmospheric conditions

Ronald Phillips, Paul Sauer, Troy Leclerc, David Wayne, Larry Andrews, Robert Crabbs

Proceedings Volume 7685, 76850A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852426

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Temperature metrology, Atmospheric turbulence, Meteorology, Humidity, Scintillation, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2010 Paper

Impact of ground profile on scintillation: 50km and 200km slant paths from airplane to Antelope Peak

Larry Andrews, David Wayne, Ronald Phillips, Italo Toselli

Proceedings Volume 7588, 75880J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843830

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Gaussian beams, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Refractive index, Atmospheric optics, Radio propagation, Laser beam propagation, Free space optics, Radon

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2010 Paper

Atmospheric channel characterization for ORCA testing at NTTR

D. Wayne, P. Sauer, L. Andrews, R. Crabbs, R. Phillips, T. Leclerc

Proceedings Volume 7588, 758809 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842441

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Scintillation, Atmospheric modeling, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric scintillation, Earth's atmosphere, Receivers, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 2009 Paper

Performance of a FSO augmented RF mesh network

Larry Andrews, Jerry Sonnenberg, Robert Peach, Mike Oyler, Geoff Burdge, Ron Phillips, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 7464, 74640N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824903

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Scintillation, Receivers, Atmospheric optics, Forward error correction, Optical amplifiers, Atmospheric scintillation, Transceivers, Clocks, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2009 Paper

Near-ground vertical profile of refractive-index fluctuations

L. Andrews, J. Kiriazes, D. Wayne, P. Sauer, R. Phillips, T. Leclerc, R. Crabbs

Proceedings Volume 7324, 732402 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820369

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Optical turbulence, Turbulence, Statistical modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Earth's atmosphere, Atmospheric modeling, Phase modulation, Refractive index, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2008 Paper

Beam wander of a collimated beam: comparing theory and experiment

Brad Griffis, David Wayne, Larry Andrews, Ronald Phillips

Proceedings Volume 7091, 70910O (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.796503

KEYWORDS: Collimation, Atmospheric propagation, Telescopes, Receivers, Atmospheric modeling, Beam analyzers, Gaussian beams, Laser beam propagation, Turbulence, Motion analysis

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2008 Paper

Experimental comparison of B-PPM and NRZ coding formats in a 1550nm trans-atmospheric optical communication link under deep fading conditions

David Wayne, Ron Phillips, Geoff Burdge, Jeff Wyatt, Michael Borbath, Robert Peach, John Kiriazes, Chris Visone, Larry Andrews

Proceedings Volume 7091, 70910L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794688

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Clocks, Avalanche photodetectors, Modulation, Sensors, Transmitters, Optical communications, Atmospheric optics, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2007 Paper

Measuring optical turbulence parameters with a three-aperture receiver

Ronald Phillips, Darren Galus, Christopher Visone, Brad Griffis, Larry Andrews, Frida Stromömqvist Vetelino, Michael Borbath, David Wayne

Proceedings Volume 6709, 67090L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.735693

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Receivers, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Optical turbulence, Atmospheric scintillation, Atmospheric turbulence, Signal to noise ratio, Laser beam propagation, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Beam wander experiments: terrestrial path

D. Wayne, J. Kiriazes, J. Stryjewski, R. Phillips, B. Griffis, K. Green, D. Hand, D. Stack, C. Kim, M. Borbath, G. Burdge, L. Andrews, C. Harkrider, D. Galus

Proceedings Volume 6303, 630306 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680501

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Cameras, Transmission electron microscopy, Scanning probe lithography, Video, Temperature metrology, Turbulence, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

Measurements of aperture averaging on bit-error-rate

Darren Galus, Bobby Ferrell, William Harris, Larry Andrews, Peter Chin, Robert Pescatore, David Wayne, Ronald Phillips, Richard Nelson, Jose Marin, Gary Bastin, Michael Borbath, Geoffrey Burdge

Proceedings Volume 5891, 589102 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619459

KEYWORDS: Phase modulation, Receivers, Signal to noise ratio, Scintillation, Free space optics, Transmitters, Modulation, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics, Interference (communication)

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

Characterization of the Shuttle Landing Facility as a laser range for testing and evaluation of EO systems

Robert Pescatore, Darren Galus, Larry Andrews, Frederick Thomas, Ronald Phillips, Doris Cowan, Frida Stromqvist Vetelino, Peter Chin, David Wayne, Geoffrey Burdge, Michael Borbath

Proceedings Volume 5891, 589101 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619466

KEYWORDS: Wind measurement, Surface roughness, Turbulence, Receivers, Refractive index, Atmospheric propagation, Transmitters, Temperature metrology, Fourier transforms, Atmospheric optics

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