Software implementation and comparison of image-based optical turbulence estimation techniques

Matthew B. Salfer-Hobbs; Thomas J. Miletich; Sage T. Wagner; Melissa Siver; Martin Richardson; Robert Crabbs

doi:10.1117/12.2677746

3 October 2023 Software implementation and comparison of image-based optical turbulence estimation techniques

Matthew B. Salfer-Hobbs, Thomas J. Miletich, Sage T. Wagner, Melissa Siver, Martin Richardson, Robert Crabbs

Proceedings Volume 12691, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XII; 1269107 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677746
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2023, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This research paper discusses the application of several image-based techniques for measuring optical turbulence. University of Central Florida researchers have previously prototyped and fielded a differential disturbance tracker at the TISTEF 1 kilometer range. This effort has evolved into the development of a software suite that implements image processing techniques such as blob detection, centroid tracking, and optical flow for estimating the refractive index structure parameter. To validate each method, imagery was collected over the 1 kilometer path. The processed results were compared against measurements from an MZA DELTA system.

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Matthew B. Salfer-Hobbs, Thomas J. Miletich, Sage T. Wagner, Melissa Siver, Martin Richardson, and Robert Crabbs "Software implementation and comparison of image-based optical turbulence estimation techniques", Proc. SPIE 12691, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XII, 1269107 (3 October 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2677746

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