Despite a good deal of efforts over the past 30 years, accurate real-time detection of atmospheric turbulence from remote sensors remains an unsolved problem. As part of FAA and NASA funded research, RAP is working on a number of theoretical and applied analyses that are intended to lead to accurate, real-time detection of turbulence from ground-based and airborne Doppler radars and lidars. These efforts include the development of accurate turbulence and radar/lidar simulation software, evaluation of the effect of averaging Doppler spectra versus averaging Doppler moments and the development of efficient and accurate moment estimation methodologies.

Research Lead: Larry Cornman