Modelling atmospheric turbulence effects on ground-based telescope systems

Physics – Optics

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Atmospheric Models, Atmospheric Turbulence, Infrared Interferometers, Kolmogorov Theory, Refractivity, Turbulence Effects, Wind Velocity, Atmospheric Circulation, Earth Atmosphere, Mathematical Models, Signal Distortion

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Questions still exist concerning the appropriate model for turbulence-induced phase fluctuations seen in ground-based telescopes. Bester et al. used a particular observable (slope of the Allan variance) with an infrared interferometer in an attempt to distinguish models. That observable was calculated for Kolmogorov and 'random walk' models with a variety of outer scales and altitude-dependent turbulence and wind velocity. It was found that clear distinction between models requires good data on the vertical distribution of wind and turbulence. Furthermore, measurements at time separations of order 60 s are necessary to distinguish the 'random walk' model from the Kolmogorov model.

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