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Long-Range Laser Velocimetry with Particular Emphasis to the Visible Domain

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Photon Correlation Techniques in Fluid Mechanics

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A review is made of the field of long-range atmospheric wind velocity measurements by laser anemometry. The emphasis is on visible systems but frequent references are made to the much better developed infra-red systems. Special attention is paid to the type of measurements required for wind power development and, of many possible systems, a critical assessment is made for selection on grounds of spatial resolution, number of velocity components required, safety, efficiency and cost.

Abbreviated version of a paper to appear in J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.

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Danielsson, L., Pike, E.R. (1983). Long-Range Laser Velocimetry with Particular Emphasis to the Visible Domain. In: Schulz-DuBois, E.O. (eds) Photon Correlation Techniques in Fluid Mechanics. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 38. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-39493-8_8

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