LaMBDA Prototype Development and Testing.

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Abstract:

Continued development work performed on the LaMBDA device, a high-power pulsed laser tuned to probe the upper atmosphere for individual atomic species concentration, is described. Recent accomplishments described include Incorporation of a high-power yellow laser, and routine measurement of the natural sodium layer at the 90-100 km level, Development of prototype green and blue lasers, Achievement of 10,000-pulse lamp lifetimes. Use of this newly demonstrated capbility ot collect data of importance to the ABM and DNA communities, which can be obtained in no other manner, is discussed briefly. Author

Author(s):
Miranda, Henry A., Jr
Author Organization(s):
GCA CORP BEDFORD MASS GCA TECHNOLOGY DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 23 Apr 70-31 May 71,
Pagination:
0054

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GCA-TR-72-5-G, DNA-2897F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DASA01-70-C-0125
Task Number(s):
X533
Project Number(s):
DNA-NWET-K11BAXH
Monitor Series:
2897F
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*UPPER ATMOSPHERE, *GAS DETECTORS, *LASERS, GAS DETECTORS, ATOMS, CONCENTRATION(CHEMISTRY), SODIUM, DYES, RESONANCE, FLUORESCENCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics, Physical Chemistry
Keyword(s):
ORGANIC DYE LASERS, *RESONANCE FLUORESCENCE, RESONANCE RADIATION, TUNABLE LASERS
Report Date:
1972 Aug 01