Sternberg astronomical institute activities on site testing programs

TL;DR

This paper discusses the recent activities and advancements of the Sternberg Astronomical Institute in site testing programs, focusing on new data processing techniques for optical turbulence measurements and highlighting unresolved questions for future research.

Contribution

Introduction of new modifications to MASS and DIMM data processing techniques developed by SAI team for improved site testing.

Findings

Enhanced data processing methods for MASS and DIMM.

Identification of four key unresolved questions in optical turbulence measurement.

Progress towards solving optical turbulence measurement challenges.

Abstract

Recent Sternberg astronomical institute activities on site testing programs and technique are presented. The main attention is paid to the new modifications of MASS and DIMM data processing developed by SAI team. Four important unresolved questions affected to optical turbulence measurements are raised in the hope to be solved in nearest future.