Surface layer characterization at Paranal Observatory
G. LombardiEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Chile)J. MelnickEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Chile)R. H. Hinojosa GoñiJulio NavarreteEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Chile)M. SarazinEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Germany)Amokrane BerdjaLas Campanas Observatory (Chile)Andreï TokovininAURA/CTIO/NOAO (Chile)Richard WilsonDurham Univ. (United Kingdom)James OsbornDurham Univ. (United Kingdom)T. ButterleyDurham Univ. (United Kingdom)Harry ShepherdDurham Univ. (United Kingdom)
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Abstract
In this paper the Paranal Surface Layer characterization is presented. Causes, physics and behavior of the SL above Paranal surface are discussed. The analysis is developed using data from different turbulence profilers operated during several campaigns between 2007 and 2009. Instruments used are SL-SLODAR, DIMM, Elevated DIMM, MASS, Lunar Scintillometer and Ultrasonic Anemometers with temperature sensors positioned at different strategic heights.
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