Range-Doppler processing of the underwater radar-encoded laser system

David W. Illig; Nicholas Makrakis; Linda J. Mullen

doi:10.1117/12.2663398

12 June 2023 Range-Doppler processing of the underwater radar-encoded laser system

David W. Illig, Nicholas Makrakis, Linda J. Mullen

Proceedings Volume 12543, Ocean Sensing and Monitoring XV; 1254307 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663398
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2023, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

In this work, the radar processing technique of Range-Doppler processing is investigated for its potential to enhance performance of the radar-encoded laser system in rangefinding applications. One of the challenges experienced by this system is in discriminating between the returns from underwater objects and environmental clutter in highly-scattering and/or low signal-to-noise ratio conditions. The intention of this work is to investigate whether the addition of a new dimension, velocity, will improve ranging performance. This work presents the application of the Range-Doppler processing technique to transform data collected in a laboratory water tank. Results and performance improvements using the radar-encoded laser system are compared against those obtained with a conventional, short-pulse laser.

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David W. Illig, Nicholas Makrakis, and Linda J. Mullen "Range-Doppler processing of the underwater radar-encoded laser system", Proc. SPIE 12543, Ocean Sensing and Monitoring XV, 1254307 (12 June 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663398

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