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Measurements of Waves in a Wind-wave Tank Under Steady and Time-varying Wind Forcing
Published on: February 13, 2018
Cross-wind profiling based on the scattered wave scintillation in a telescope focus
V A Banakh1, D A Marakasov, M A Vorontsov
1Institute of Atmospheric Optics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia. banakh@iao.ru
Applied Optics
|November 21, 2007
Summary
This study presents a new algorithm for reconstructing wind profiles using optical wave scintillation data. The method successfully reconstructs wind speed and direction profiles from scattered light intensity patterns.
Area of Science:
- Atmospheric optics
- Fluid dynamics
- Remote sensing
Background:
- Optical wave scintillation arises from atmospheric turbulence.
- Reconstructing wind profiles is crucial for meteorology and aviation.
- Existing methods have limitations in accuracy and scope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel algorithm for wind profile reconstruction.
- To analyze the spatiotemporal correlation function of optical wave scintillation.
- To validate the algorithm using computer simulations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the spatiotemporal spectrum of intensity of an optical wave.
- Developing an algorithm based on scattered light from a diffuse target.
- Performing computer simulations under weak optical turbulence conditions.
Main Results:
- An expression for the spatiotemporal correlation function was derived.
- An algorithm for reconstructing cross-wind velocity and direction profiles was developed.
- Computer simulations demonstrated the algorithm's effectiveness in reconstructing wind profiles.
Conclusions:
- The developed algorithm provides a viable method for wind profile reconstruction.
- The study confirms the feasibility of using scintillation data for atmospheric measurements.
- This technique shows promise for real-time atmospheric monitoring.
