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Retrieval of Crosswind Velocity Based on the Analysis of Remote Object Images: Part 3–Experimental Test

Atmospheric and Oceanic Optics volume 33, pages 690–695 (2020)Cite this article

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The passive technique for crosswind speed retrieval from a video series of incoherent images developed in previous works is tested. The technique is based on the visualization of wind-drifted turbulent air inhomogeneities which distort recorded optical images. The results of retrieval of the crosswind speed by the technique suggested are compared with anemometer measurements at paths up to 1 km long.

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The work was partly supported by the Russian Science Foundation (project no. 18-79-00179).

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  1. V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 634055, Tomsk, Russia

    A. L. Afanasiev, V. V. Dudorov, A. S. Nasonova, A. P. Rostov & S. O. Shestakov

  2. Peleng Joint-Stock Company, 220114, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

    Yu. T. Mikhailov

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Afanasiev, A.L., Dudorov, V.V., Mikhailov, Y.T. et al. Retrieval of Crosswind Velocity Based on the Analysis of Remote Object Images: Part 3–Experimental Test. Atmos Ocean Opt 33, 690–695 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1024856020060020

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Keywords:

  • wind speed
  • turbulent atmosphere
  • incoherent image