Next-Generation Vertical Atmospheric Optical Turbulence Monitors

Osborn, J.; Bardou, L.; Barrett, K.; Beesley, L.; Butterley, T.; Farley, O.; Griffiths, R.; Hartley, K.; Wilson, R.; Bustos, E.; Tokovinin, A.; Le Louarn, M.; Otarola, A.; Birch, Marcus; Bennet, Francis; Travouillon, T.; Alaluf, D.

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Next-Generation Vertical Atmospheric Optical Turbulence Monitors

Date

2024

Authors

Abstract

Routine vertical optical turbulence monitoring is generally restricted to night-time astronomical observatories. There is an increasing demand for 24hours atmospheric optical data in various environments. Here we review some of the next generation monitors.