Ladar/radar dual mode operation system for enhancing tracking range and accuracy

J. Gavan

doi:10.1117/12.2297933

1 October 1991 Ladar/radar dual mode operation system for enhancing tracking range and accuracy

J. Gavan

Proceedings Volume 1576, 16th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves; 157664 (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297933
Event: 16th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 1991, Lausanne, Switzerland

Abstract

Ranges operation of previously investigated LADAR Cooperative target acquisition and tracking systems have been enhanced from 10 to 30 km using dual mode LADAR/RADAR systems. All weather ranges above 400 km require L band RADAR which employ very high power Tx and a bulky antenna.

The use of active transponders on cooperative targets is investigated. Equations for range computations of active transponders in LADAR/RADAR systems are developed and several results are discussed.

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J. Gavan "Ladar/radar dual mode operation system for enhancing tracking range and accuracy", Proc. SPIE 1576, 16th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 157664 (1 October 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297933

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