Dr. Melissa K. Beason, PhD
Publications
Text Books
[2] L. C. Andrews and M. K. Beason, Laser Beam Propagation through Random Media: New and Advanced Topics, SPIE Press, 2023.
[1] L. C. Andrews and M. K. Beason, An Engineering Approach to Asymptotics and Approximations with Applications in Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Imaging through Turbulence, SPIE Press, n Process.
Peer Reviewed Publications
[11] M. Beason, G. Potvin, D. Sprung, J. McCrae, and S. Gladysz, “Comparative analysis of Cn 2 estimation methods for sonic anemometer data,” Appl Opt 63(16) 2024.
[10] D. Burrell, M. Spencer, M. Beason and R. Driggers, “Active-tracking scaling laws using the noise-equivalent angle due to speckle,” JOSA A 40(5), 904-913(2023).
[9] M. Beason, S. Gladysz, L. Andrews, “Comparison of probability density functions for aperture-averaged-irradiance fluctuations of Gaussian beam with beam wander,” 59(2), 6102-6112(2020).
[8] M. Beason, S. Gladysz, L. Andrews, “Impact of probability density function model choice in intensity-modulation direct-detection free-space optical communication analyses,” Opt Eng 59(8), 081809(2020).
[7] M. Beason, L. Andrews, I. Toselli, “Calculating Structure Function Constant from Measured Cn2 in Non-Kolmogorov and Anisotropic Turbulence Including Inner Scale Effects,” Appl Opt 58(25), 6813-6819 (2019).
[6] M. Beason, J. Coffaro, C. Smith, J. Spychalsky, S. Belichki, F. Titus, F. Sanzone, B. Berry, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Evolution of near ground optical turbulence over concrete runway throughout multiple days in summer and winter,” JOSA A 35, 1393-1400 (2018).
[5] M. Beason, C. Smith, J. Coffaro, S. Belichki, J. Spychalsky, F. Titus, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Near ground measure and theoretical model of plane wave covariance of intensity in anisotropic turbulence,” Opt. Lett. 43, 2607-2610 (2018).
[4] L. Luker and M. Beason, “Comparison of directivity patterns measured in the long-line hydrophone calibrator to predicted data,” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 101, 3186 (1997).
[3] M. Beason and L. Luker, “Comparison of using extended-line projectors versus single-element projectors in a water-filled traveling wave tube,” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 97, 3300 (1995).
[2] M. Beason, L. Luker, M. Deebel, “Environmentally controlled free-field towed array calibration system,” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 92, 2310 (1992).
[1] M. Beason, D. Trivett, L. Luker, “Acceleration-insensitive hydrophone,” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 95, 2956 (1994).
Recent Conference Presentations and Proceedings
[29] E. Bates, A. Azarian, M. Beason, R. Bernath, K. Burrett, W. Filkoski, S. Fiorino, D. Hubble, B. Jeske, J. Kästel, A. Lamoureux, J. McCammon, C. Pogue, D. Pudo, Y. Raut, M. Salfer-Hobbs, "Comparative evaluation of optical turbulence and extinction instruments to high-energy laser atmospheric propagation," Proc. SPIE 13149, Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2024, 131490W (4 October 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027168
[28] D. Oesch, M. Sexauer, S. Horst, Shyheim N. Afanador, M. Beason, "Profiling RATS generated turbulence with SMASH," Proc. SPIE 13149, Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2024, 131490X (7 October 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027218
[27] M. Beason, S. Afanador, B. Powers, J. McCrae, S. Bose-Pillai, and S. Fiorino, "Error Considerations for Nodal Turbulence Sensors," in Optica Imaging Congress (3D, COSI, DH, FLatOptics, IS, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2023), paper PW5F.
[26] D. Oesch, S. Afanador, M. Beason, M. Sexauer, and D. Kirby, “Sonic Anemometry for Calibrating SMASH Inner Scale Measurements,” in Optica Imaging Congress (3D, COSI, DH, FLatOptics, IS, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2023).
[25] J. McCrae, M. Beason, S. Bose-Pillai, and S. Fiorino, "Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulence and Optimal Sampling for Estimation of Cn2," in Optica Imaging Congress (3D, COSI, DH, FLatOptics, IS, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2023), paper PW5F.4
[24] D. Oesch, M. Sexauer, S. Afanador, M. Beason, D. Kirby and S. Shock, “Profiling a low, horizontal path with SMASH,” Proc. SPIE 12693, Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2023, 126930M (2023).
[23] S. Afanador, M. Beason, D. Oesch, M. Sexauer, and D. Kirby, “Sonic anemometry used as a baseline for turbulence experiments,” Proc. SPIE 12693, Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2023, 126930J (2023).
[22] D. Oesch, M. Beason, M. Sexauer, “Inner Scale measurements with SMASH – Small Mobile Atmospheric Sensing Hartmann,” Proc. SPIE 12239, Unconventional Imaging and Adaptive Optics 2022, 1223906 (October 2022).
[21] M. Beason, S. Shock, S. Bose-Pillai, J. McCrae, K. Keefer and B. Wilson, “Comparison of power spectrum and structure function methods to calculate turbulence parameters from sonic anemometer data,” Proc. SPIE 12237, Laser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans XI, 122370G (September 2022).
[20] M. Beason, S. Shock, J. McCrae, S. Bose-Pillai and B. Wilson, “Line Averaging Correction of Structure Function Calculated from Sonic Anemometer Data,” PTu4D.7, Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena (pcAOP) 2022.
[19] L. Andrews and M. Beason, Collimated Gaussian Beam Size: Near-Field and Far Field Approximations in Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2022 (3D, AOA, COSI, ISA, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2022), paper PW4F.1.
[18] D. Burrell, M. Kemnetz, J. Beck, and M. Beason, “Efficiently Calculating Extended Isoplanatic Angles Over Horizontal Paths,” in Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2022 (3D, AOA, COSI, ISA, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2022), paper PW4F.6.
[17] K. Lieb and M. Beason, “Automated Classification of Non-Kolmogorov Turbulence Using a Higher-Order Surrogate Function,” in Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2022 (3D, AOA, COSI, ISA, pcAOP), Technical Digest Series (Optica Publishing Group, 2022), paper PTu4D.7.
[16] D. Burrell, J. Beck, M. Beason, B. Berry, "Wave-optics sampling constraints in the presence of speckle and anisoplanatism," Proc. SPIE 11836, Unconventional Imaging and Adaptive Optics 2021, 1183603 (17 August 2021);
[15] D. Burrell and M. Beason, “Fast statistical testing of scintillated, speckled irradiance,” in OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2021 (3D, COSI, DH, ISA, pcAOP), OSA Technical Digest (Optical Publishing Group, 2021) paper PW4F.5.
[14] M. Beason, “Non-Kolmogorov Turbulence: Does it matter?,” in OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2021 (3D, COSI, DH, ISA, pcAOP), OSA Technical Digest (Optical Publishing Group, 2021) paper PW4F.4.
[13] M. Beason and S. Gladysz, “Change in Irradiance PDF of Gaussian Beam with Increasing Aperture Size and Its Effect on Direct Detection FSOC Metrics,” in Optical Sensors and Sensing Congress, OSA Technical Digest (Optical Society of America, 2020), paper PM3D.2. Invited Speaker
[12] M. Beason, L. Andrews, S. Gladysz, “Statistical Comparison of Probability Models of Intensity Fluctuation,” Proceedings SPIE 11153-12 (2019).
[11] F. Sanzone, B. Berry, M. Beason, J. Coffaro, J. Spychalsky, F. Titus, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “NIR Extinction using a single-pixel camera,” Proceedings SPIE 11133-28 (2019).
[10] J. Coffaro, M. Beason, J. Spychalsky, B. Berry, “Refractive index spectrum near ground over the Space Shuttle Landing Facility,” Proceedings SPIE 11133-23 (2019).
[9] M. Beason, F. Sanzone, B. Berry, J. Coffaro, J. Spychalski, F. Titus, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Considering Power Law, Optical Refractivity, and Anisotropy Using Gaussian Beam Statistics,” in Imaging and Applied Optics 2019 (COSI, IS, MATH, pcAOP), OSA Technical Digest (Optical Society of America, 2019), paper PTh2D.2.
[8] F. Sanzone, B. Berry, S. Belichki, M. Beason, J. Coffaro, C. Smith, J. Spychalsky, F. Titus, R. Crabbs, R. Phillips, L. Andrews, J. Shields, “A Single Pixel Infrared Camera for Atmospheric Extinction Measurements,” in Imaging and Applied Optics 2019 (COSI, IS, MATH, pcAOP), OSA Technical Digest (Optical Society of America, 2019), paper PTh3C.5.
[7] M. Beason, F. Sanzone, J. Coffaro, C. Smith, J. Spychalsky, B. Berry, F. Titus, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, and R. Phillips, “Near Ground Measurements of Beam Shaping and Anisotropic Turbulence over Concrete Runway and Grass Range”, Proceedings SPIE 10408, 104080B (2018).
[6] J. Coffaro, M. Beason, C. Smith, R. Phillips, L. Andrews, and R. Crabbs, Analysis of Optical Turbulence Evolution over the Space Shuttle Landing Facility, Proceedings SPIE 10408, 104080B (2018).
[5] C. Wu, D. Paulson, M. Van Lersel, J. Coffaro, M. Beason, C. Smith, R. Crabbs, R. Phillips, L. Andrews, and C. Davis, Near Ground Surface Turbulence Measurements and Validation: A Comparison between Different Systems, Proceedings SPIE 10408, 104080B (2018).
[4] M. Beason, J. Coffaro, C. Smith, J. Spychalski, F. Sanzone, F. Titus, B. Berry, R. Crabbs, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Evidence of Anisotropic Optical Turbulence Over Runway,” in Imaging and Applied Optics 2018 (3D, AO,COSI, DH,IS,LACSEA, LS&C, MATH pcAOP), (Optical Society of America, 2018), paper PW3H.5.
[3] M. Beason, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Study on the effect of anisotropy on a propagating beam,” Proc. SPIE 10408, 104080B-1 (2017).
[2] M. Beason, L. Andrews, R. Phillips, “Comparison of two methods to compute beam size in general anisotropy,”, OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress, Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena, June 2017, presentation.
[1] M. Beason, “A probability model for a modified turbulent cell spectrum,” in Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena, OSA Technical Digest (online) Optical Society of America, 2016, paper Tu3A.2.