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Expressing oceanic turbulence parameters by atmospheric turbulence structure constant
Applied Optics
|February 25, 2016
Summary
This study introduces an equivalent structure constant for oceanic turbulence, simplifying calculations by relating it to atmospheric turbulence parameters. This facilitates the application of existing atmospheric turbulence solutions to oceanic environments.
Area of Science:
- Fluid dynamics
- Optical physics
- Oceanography
Background:
- Oceanic turbulence parameters differ from atmospheric turbulence parameters.
- Formulations for physical entities like scintillation index exist for atmospheric turbulence.
- Existing atmospheric turbulence solutions are not directly applicable to oceanic environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a relationship between oceanic and atmospheric turbulence parameters.
- To simplify the analysis of optical phenomena in oceanic turbulence.
- To enable the use of established atmospheric turbulence models for oceanic studies.
Main Methods:
- Equating spherical wave scintillation index solutions for oceanic and atmospheric turbulence.
- Defining an equivalent structure constant for oceanic turbulence.
- Relating oceanic turbulence parameters to the equivalent structure constant.
Main Results:
- Oceanic turbulence parameters are expressed using an equivalent structure constant.
- This equivalent constant bridges the gap between oceanic and atmospheric turbulence models.
- The derived relationship simplifies the calculation of physical entities in oceanic media.
Conclusions:
- An equivalent structure constant for oceanic turbulence has been successfully defined.
- This provides a pathway to leverage existing atmospheric turbulence research for oceanic applications.
- The findings will aid in the study of light propagation and related phenomena in the ocean.
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