Atmospheric Propagation Of Laser Beams

Hugo Weichel

doi:10.1117/12.948390

9 September 1985 Atmospheric Propagation Of Laser Beams

Hugo Weichel

Proceedings Volume 0547, Effects of the Environment on Systems Performance; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948390
Event: 1985 Technical Symposium East, 1985, Arlington, United States

Abstract

In general, laser radiation is attenuated as it propagates through the atmosphere. In addition, the laser beam is often broadened, defocused and may even be deflected from its initial propagation direction. These atmospheric effects have far-reaching consequences for the use of lasers in optical communication, weaponry, target designation, ranging, remote sensing, and other applications which require transmission of laser beams through the atmosphere.

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Hugo Weichel "Atmospheric Propagation Of Laser Beams", Proc. SPIE 0547, Effects of the Environment on Systems Performance, (9 September 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948390

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