Title :
Analytical and experimental evaluation of an optical fiber ocean mass simulator
Author :
Mullen, L. ; Herczfeld, P.R. ; Contarino, M.
Author_Institution :
Center for Microwave/Lightwave Eng., Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
High-power blue green laser systems are utilized for analyzing ocean parameters and searching for underwater objects. Testing in surveying missions using such systems is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, an experimental ocean mass simulator is needed to test and perfect new approaches for underwater detection. This simulator must include water effects of attenuation, absorption, and scattering on the transmitted optical pulse. By examining equations and experimental data relating the backscattered signal from optical fiber and from water, correlations are found which qualify the fiber as an efficient ocean mass simulator.<>
Keywords :
backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; light reflection; light scattering; oceanographic techniques; optical dispersion; optical fibres; optical radar; remote sensing by laser beam; simulation; surveying; water; LIDAR; absorption; attenuation; backscattered signal; blue green laser systems; ocean parameters; optical fiber ocean mass simulator; remote sensing; scattering; surveying missions; system testing; transmitted optical pulse; underwater detection; water effects; Absorption; Equations; Fiber lasers; Oceans; Optical attenuators; Optical fibers; Optical pulses; Optical scattering; System testing; Underwater tracking;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
