Elements of the theory of light scattering and optical radar
Abstract
The theory of the scattering of narrow pulsed light beams in an inhomogeneous aerosol and turbulent atmosphere is examined. An analysis is presented of the effect of the optical characteristics of the medium, the reflecting surface, the lidar parameters, and the sounding scheme on the structure of the echo signal and noise in the image plane of the optical system. The polarization characteristics of scattered light in lidar studies are determined, and attention is given to methods for assessing the effect of the atmospheric channel on the energy and accuracy characteristics of optical-radar systems.
- Publication:
-
Novosibirsk Izdatel Nauka
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982NoIzN.........O
- Keywords:
-
- Aerosols;
- Atmospheric Optics;
- Light Scattering;
- Optical Radar;
- Atmospheric Turbulence;
- Backscattering;
- Echoes;
- Fluctuation Theory;
- Inhomogeneity;
- Light Beams;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Turbulence Effects;
- Vector Analysis;
- Lasers and Masers