Paper
8 September 1998 Laser radar development
Author Affiliations +
Abstract
This paper discusses the trends in laser radar development. Applications include reconnaissance and targeting from airborne and spaceborne platforms. A multifunction airborne sensor system, which includes a laser radar function with many modes, is defined. A multidiscriminant space borne laser radar is also described and its feasibility is assessed. A number proposed and existing Air Force programs to develop laser radar technology are described.
© (1998) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
Paul F. McManamon "Laser radar development", Proc. SPIE 3380, Laser Radar Technology and Applications III, (8 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.327178
Advertisement
Advertisement
RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS
Get copyright permission  Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace
KEYWORDS
LIDAR

Diodes

Laser development

Optical parametric oscillators

Sensors

Target acquisition

Laser applications

RELATED CONTENT

Design of a compact semiconductor laser wind sensor
Proceedings of SPIE (September 15 1995)
Design of an advanced diode pumped solid state laser for...
Proceedings of SPIE (January 11 2005)
Review of laser sensing devices and systems
Proceedings of SPIE (November 03 2005)
Laser radar based on diode lasers
Proceedings of SPIE (August 01 1991)

Back to Top