Comparison of two techniques for determining atmospheric seeing

Details Comparison of two techniques for determining atmospheric seeing Comparison of two techniques for determining atmospheric seeing

Jan 1988

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988spie..926..319e&link_type=abstract

IN: Optical, infrared, and millimeter wave propagation engineering; Proceedings of the Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr. 5-7, 1988 (A89

Physics

Optics

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Atmospheric Optics, Image Processing, Image Resolution, Modulation Transfer Function, Telescopes, Astronomical Observatories, Charge Coupled Devices

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Two techniques for determining atmospheric 'seeing' conditions are compared in terms of theoretical and experimental results. The techniques are: a method evaluating the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the atmosphere by measuring the line spread function of a star image and a method measuring the angle of arrival through two relatively small apertures. The system measuring angle-of-arrival fluctuations in this study is the Atmospheric Turbulence Measuremet and Observation System (ATMOS). It is shown that the ATMOS system, utilizing a differential angle-of-arrival approach, provides a practical way to obtain accurate field measurements of Fried's parameter. The MTF approach is shown to incorporate several uncertainties such as incorrect focus and vibration effects.

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