Experimental Verification of Beam Wander, Beam Spread and Scintillation in an Optical Laser Link through a Turbulent Atmosphere

Laser satellite communications for ground-to-ground and ground-to space links is influenced by atmospheric turbulence. Typically, theoretical models are used to predict link performance and the influence of the atmosphere on variables such as beam wander, spot size and scintillation at the receiver. These variables are used as input for system...