Optical fiber-based laser remote sensor for airborne measurement of wind velocity and turbulence

Scott M. Spuler; Dirk Richter; Michael P. Spowart; Kathrin Rieken

doi:10.1364/AO.50.000842

Optical fiber-based laser remote sensor for airborne measurement of wind velocity and turbulence

Scott M. Spuler, Dirk Richter, Michael P. Spowart, Kathrin Rieken

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We discuss an optical fiber-based continuous-wave coherent laser system for measuring the wind speed in undisturbed air ahead of an aircraft. The operational principles of the instrument are described, and estimates of performance are presented. The instrument is demonstrated as a single line of sight, and data from the inaugural test flight of August 2010 is presented. The system was successfully operated under various atmospheric conditions, including cloud and clear air up to 12 km (40,300 ft).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	842-851
Number of pages	10
Journal	Applied Optics
Volume	50
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.50.000842
State	Published - Feb 20 2011

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