Laser beacon for monitoring the mesospheric sodium layer at La Palma

Details Laser beacon for monitoring the mesospheric sodium layer at La Palma Laser beacon for monitoring the mesospheric sodium layer at La Palma

Jul 2000

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Proc. SPIE Vol. 4007, p. 349-357, Adaptive Optical Systems Technology, Peter L. Wizinowich; Ed.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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We report the results of the first laser beacon experiment at the astronomical site of La Palma (Canary Islands). A continuous wave low power laser (a few hundreds of mW) system has been set up. The laser, tuned on the sodium D2 line at 589 nm, is launched close to zenith angle. The emission of the mesospheric sodium layer is observed from a telescope located 160 meters away from the laser. The layer is therefore resolved in altitude and the different features of its dynamics are investigated.

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