# Optical turbulence forecast in the Adaptive Optics realm

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the importance of forecasting optical turbulence for ground-based astronomy using Adaptive Optics, reviews current achievements, and highlights future challenges to improve observational quality.

## Contribution

It provides an overview of the scientific drivers, current state of the art, and future challenges in optical turbulence forecasting for Adaptive Optics.

## Key findings

- Current forecasting methods have improved observational quality.
- Significant challenges remain for future advancements.
- The integration of forecasting into Adaptive Optics is promising.

## Abstract

(35-words maximum) In this talk I present the scientific drivers related to the optical turbulence forecast applied to the ground-based astronomy supported by Adaptive Optics, the state of the art of the achieved results and the most relevant challenges for future progresses.