Abstract

Two-color single-star scintillation cross-correlation functions are estimated involving the use of two wavelength filters centered on 409 and 800 nm. From these estimations and using the atmospheric dispersion theory already proposed by Hudgin, turbulent layer heights are measured. Then, vertical $C_n^2\mathrm{\Delta }h$ profiles are obtained every 2 min 45 sec using the slowly decreasing elevation of Sirius. The coherence with another method proves its interest. Furthermore, when the zenith angle of the observed star exceeds ~70°, turbulence heights smaller than 800 m (otherwise unattainable with stellar scintillation measurements) can be detected with a vertical resolution of 300 m.

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