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Call for papers for a Symposium on Seeing: Session 1
Instrumentation and observations to quantify the magnitude and distribution of atmospheric optical turbulence
A variety of instruments are used to measure the optical characteristics of the atmosphere. These include the Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM), Scintillation Detection and Ranging (Scidar) and the Multi-Aperture Scintillation Sensor (MASS) and the SLOpe Detection And Ranging (SLODAR) among others. The quantification of optical turbulence through analysis and interpretation of the observational data is nontrivial and differences in the measurements among instruments operating in parallel have been documented. Approaches aimed at mitigating the impact of optical turbulence are very sensitive to the distribution of turbulence. Therefore, detailed knowledge of the intensity and vertical distribution of atmospheric optical turbulence is critical in the quest to mitigate its impact. We encourage presentations on instrument characteristics and data interpretation. Papers that deal more generally with the impact of atmospheric turbulence or gradients in the atmosphere on the propagation of electromagnetic waves at other than optical wavelengths are also encouraged. These might include the impact of water vapor variability in the IR or GPS wavelengths, or sodium layer column density in estimating the performance of laser guide star AO. A post-meeting book of invited papers and extended abstracts will be published. Once a paper is selected for presentation, the author will be asked to prepare an extended abstract for inclusion in the book.
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