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Sam D. Monaco

Engineer at Collins Aerospace

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2004 Paper

LADAR object detection and tracking

Sam Monaco

Proceedings Volume 5552, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.561164

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Modulation, LIDAR, Signal processing, Fiber optic illuminators, Signal detection, Transmitters, Doppler effect

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The paper describes an innovative LADAR system for use in detecting, acquiring and tracking high-speed ballistic such as bullets and mortar shells and rocket propelled objects such as Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and TOW missiles. This class of targets proves to be a considerable challenge for classical RADAR systems since the target areas are small, velocities are very high and target range is short. The proposed system is based on detector and illuminator technology without any moving parts. The target area is flood illuminated with one or more modulated sources and a proprietary-processing algorithm utilizing phase difference return signals generates target information. All aspects of the system utilize existing, low risk components that are readily available from optical and electronic vendors. Operating the illuminator in a continuously modulated mode permits the target range to be measured by the phase delay of the modulated beam. Target velocity is measured by the Doppler frequency shift of the returned signal.

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