Article
Differential Tilt Variance Effects of Turbulence in Imagery: Comparing Simulation with Theory
Proceedings of SPIE 9846, Long-Range Imaging
Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
4-1-2016
Abstract
Differential tilt variance is a useful metric for interpreting the distorting effects of turbulence in incoherent imaging systems. In this paper, we compare the theoretical model of differential tilt variance to simulations. Simulation is based on a Monte Carlo wave optics approach with split step propagation. Results show that the simulation closely matches theory. The results also show that care must be taken when selecting a method to estimate tilts.
Inclusive pages
984606-984606-6
Document Version
Postprint
Copyright
Copyright © 2016, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this publication for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the contents of the publication are prohibited.
Publisher
SPIE
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Disciplines
Sponsoring Agency
Air Force Materiel Command, U.S. Air Force
Citation Information
Daniel A. LeMaster, Russell C. Hardie, Szymon Gladysz, Matthew D. Howard, et al.. "Differential Tilt Variance Effects of Turbulence in Imagery: Comparing Simulation with Theory" Proceedings of SPIE 9846, Long-Range Imaging (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/russell_hardie/60/
Document is provided in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Permission documentation is on file. Paper was presented at SPIE Defense + Security, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, April 17, 2016.
Research supported by Air Force Materiel Command, U.S. Air Force (Award No. FA9550-14-1-0244)