Three-dimensional laser radar for long-range applications

Ralph L. Burnham

doi:10.1117/12.440119

19 September 2001 Three-dimensional laser radar for long-range applications

Ralph L. Burnham

Proceedings Volume 4377, Laser Radar Technology and Applications VI; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440119
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, 2001, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

We have developed an advanced angle-angle-range-intensity laser radar system designed for long-range imaging and target discrimination. Brassboard hardware has been built, and performance testing has demonstrated the capability of direct-detection imaging ladar systems to significantly improve probability of target discrimination over passive-only sensors. In this paper we discuss the most recent generation of short-pulse ladar hardware and the results of recent range testing of this hardware against accurate target models. Progress in the development of the next-generation short-pulse laser transmitter and GHz digitizing receiver is also described.

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Ralph L. Burnham "Three-dimensional laser radar for long-range applications", Proc. SPIE 4377, Laser Radar Technology and Applications VI, (19 September 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440119

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