Low altitude optical signal propagatation [i.e. propagation] over the ocean
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Subjects: OCEAN WAVES; REFRACTION
Other titles: Low altitude optical signal propagation over the ocean
Description: The effects of ocean surface waves on optical signal fluctuations and optical refraction are evaluated. The effects      on signal fluctuations were inferred from the ocean surface wave spectral density and temperature fluctuation      spectral density. The effects of ocean waves on optical refraction are manifested in the near-surface gradient of      the temperature profile. A modified temperature profile incorporating a statistical mixing length scale is proposed.      The research points to the importance of certain parameters that should be considered when optical signals skim      the ocean surface.
Notes: Dissertation supervisor, Hung-Mou Lee.

AD-A331 858.

Dissertation (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 80-90)

dk/dk cc:9116 11/06/97.