Power spectra of a free space optical link in a maritime environment

Rita Mahon; Christopher I. Moore; Harris R. Burris; William S. Rabinovich; Michele R. Suite; Linda M. Thomas

doi:10.1117/12.828860

21 August 2009 Power spectra of a free space optical link in a maritime environment

Rita Mahon; Christopher I. Moore; Harris R. Burris; William S. Rabinovich; Michele R. Suite; Linda M. Thomas

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Proceedings Volume 7464, Free-Space Laser Communications IX; 746407 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828860
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Parameters characterizing the atmospheric turbulence in a 16 km maritime optical link were measured over a 6 month period in 2007, on a continuous basis as conditions allowed. Both the scintillation index and the atmospheric structure constant were found to have a strong dependence on the air - water temperature difference. Temporal-frequency spectra were also generated from the received intensity fluctuations. In this paper the frequency components of the laser irradiance are studied in order to ascertain the degree of correlation with prevailing meteorological conditions. In addition, the high frequency behavior of the power spectra is documented and shows an extensive range of values for the power-law scaling index.

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Rita Mahon, Christopher I. Moore, Harris R. Burris, William S. Rabinovich, Michele R. Suite, Linda M. Thomas, "Power spectra of a free space optical link in a maritime environment", Proc. SPIE 7464, Free-Space Laser Communications IX, 746407 (21 August 2009); doi: 10.1117/12.828860; https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828860

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