Laser Ranging Systems Calibration And Practical Error Sources

Thomas S. Johnson

doi:10.1117/12.956097

11 September 1978 Laser Ranging Systems Calibration And Practical Error Sources

Thomas S. Johnson

Proceedings Volume 0134, Photo- and Electro-Optics in Range Instrumentation; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956097
Event: Photo and Electro-Optics in Range Instrumentation, 1978, Fort Walton Beach, United States

Abstract

The theoretical performance of laser ranging systems is easily determined with appropriate analysis and the correct ranging link parameters. Few systems achieve this performance in real ranging situations because of unexpected variations in the link parameters. The practical effects of such parameters as pulse modulation, coherent fading, detection error, atmospheric propagation error and calibration techniques on the accuracy of the range measurement will be discussed.

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Thomas S. Johnson "Laser Ranging Systems Calibration And Practical Error Sources", Proc. SPIE 0134, Photo- and Electro-Optics in Range Instrumentation, (11 September 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956097

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