Issue |
Astron. Astrophys. Suppl. Ser.
Volume 130, Number 1, May II 1998
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Page(s) | 141 - 155 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/aas:1998217 | |
Published online | 15 May 1998 |
Profiling of atmospheric turbulence strength and velocity using a generalised SCIDAR technique
Applied Optics Group, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, London SW7 2BZ, UK
Send offprint request to: V.A. Klückers vince@op.ph.ic.ac.uk
Received:
1
September
1997
Accepted:
13
November
1997
The measurement of the strength and velocity of atmospheric optical turbulence using a generalised SCIDAR technique is outlined and demonstrated. This method allows the full turbulent profile to be characterised from the telescope pupil up to any desired altitude. A number of example profiles from various astronomical observing sites are presented.
Key words: atmospheric effects / site testing / telescopes
© European Southern Observatory (ESO), 1998