Limitations to Imaging and Laser Propagation in the Atmosphere

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The atmosphere limits visual, infrared, and millimeter wave sensor operational capability. It decreases image contrast and resolution, and reduces laser, high frequency radar, and non-imaging/radiometer system range and sensitivity. Atmospheric gases, aerosols, dusts, precipitation, fogs, radiation, and refractive turbulence under various meteorological conditions limit imaging and laser system design, performance, data acquisition, and data interpretation. Closed form analytical models for imaging and laser system outputs illustrate the limitations imposed on remote sensing by the atmosphere. Numerous approximations provide valuable insights into, and a useful working knowledge of, the relationships between atmospheric limitations and imaging and laser system performance.

BENEFITS:
This course will allow you to

• Quickly estimate imaging and laser system operational limitations in the atmosphere
• Design imaging and laser systems that are optimized for performance in the atmosphere
• Design experiments that account for atmospheric limitations on imaging and laser system performance
• Identify and interpret imaging and laser system data uncertainty resulting from atmospheric effects
• Apply instrumentation that quantifies atmospheric limitations on imaging and laser system performance

INTENDED AUDIENCE:
The course is for managers, environmental scientists, engineers and technicians, meteorologists, imaging and laser system users, and students who require rapid assistance in defining imaging and laser system limitations, determining effective sensor design, defining experimental designs to support atmospheric measurements, and applying atmospheric measuring instruments to support observations through the atmosphere.

COURSE TEXT:
The Atmospheric Filter, Volumes I and II, W. Michael Farmer, JCD Publishing (2001).

TYPICAL COSTS:
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