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    • Optical Physics
    • Fluid Dynamics
    • Imaging Science

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    • Airflow significantly impacts imaging quality on high-speed platforms like aircraft.
    • Understanding airflow effects is crucial for airborne imaging systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Investigate ghost imaging in airflow environments.
    • Develop and validate a simulation model for airflow effects on imaging.
    • Analyze imaging performance across various wind velocities, including supersonic.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental investigation using a wind tunnel.
    • Numerical simulation of ghost imaging through airflow.
    • Validation of simulation model against experimental data.

    Main Results:

    • Imaging quality decreases as wind velocity increases.
    • Simulation model accurately predicts experimental ghost imaging results.
    • Model extended to predict performance in supersonic airflow.

    Conclusions:

    • Ghost imaging is sensitive to airflow-induced distortions.
    • The developed model is a valuable tool for predicting imaging system performance in airflow.
    • Findings have implications for airborne and optical imaging applications.