Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
1999-08-09
Astropart.Phys.12:255-268,2000
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
23 pages, 15 figures. Accepted by Astroparticle Physics
Scientific paper
10.1016/S0927-6505(99)00093-6
Atmospheric density profiles as well as several light absorption and scattering processes depend on geographic position and are generally time-variable. Their impact on the atmospheric Cherenkov technique in general (imaging or non-imaging) is investigated. Different density profiles lead to differences in Cherenkov light density of up to 60%. Seasonal variations at mid-latitude sites are of the order of 15-20%. The quest for improved energy calibration of Cherenkov experiments also shows the need for improved transmission calculations, taking all relevant processes into account and using realistic profiles of absorbers. Simulations including the scattering mechanisms also reveal the relevance of Rayleigh and Mie scattering for atmospheric Cherenkov experiments. Refraction and the differences between treating the atmosphere in plane-parallel or spherical geometry are also investigated.
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