Impact of various flow-fields on laser beam propagation

• Published in: 2009 International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications pp. 157 - 161
• Main Authors: Stathopoulos, F., Constantinou, P., Panagopoulos, A.D.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.09.2009
• Subjects: Adaptive optics; Aircraft; aircraft/satellite communications; Laser beams; Laser noise; optical communication; Optical distortion; Optical propagation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Refractive index; Temperature; wavefront distortions

In this paper, we investigate how the aircraft flow field affects the laser beam wavefront in an optical point-to-point link. We study various flow fields highlighting the different distortions that are created. The subject of the manuscript is twofold. Firstly, we study the steady laminar incompres...