Laser Applications System Study. Volume IV. Laser Radar Subsystems.

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Abstract:

This volume presents data on the laser radar subsystems. This study concentrated on the acquisition and discrimination performance of lasers which are the two functions that are of significance in sizing lasers. Search capabilities of lasers are limited because of the concentration of energy in a fine beam. Therefore, other acquisition sensors are postulated to handover data to the laser namely, LWIR and microwave radars. The accuracy with which these sensors can handover data to the laser varies between 0.1 mrad for LWIR systems up to 1.0 mrad for microwave radars. The laser acquisition task we have been concerned with thus involves searching the limited field of view designated to the laser by the other sensors.

Author(s):
Hovnanian, V. P.
Author Organization(s):
BOEING AEROSPACE CO SEATTLE WA ARMY SYSTEMS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun 72-Jul 73,
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 5, AD-912 145L.
Pagination:
0181

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
D180-17537-4
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAH01-72-C-1144
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *LASERS, *OPTICAL RADAR, ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, TARGET DISCRIMINATION, GAS LASERS, CARBON DIOXIDE, SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO, ALGORITHMS, POWER, DOPPLER EFFECT, ELECTROOPTICS, MODULATORS, OPTICAL TRACKING, ENERGY, OPTICAL TARGET DESIGNATORS, REENTRY VEHICLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Antimissile Defense Systems, Optical Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
BULK FILTERING, *LASERS, *OPTICAL RADAR, INFRARED RADIATION, LONG WAVELENGTHS, MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT, RADAR, SEMIACTIVE GUIDANCE, SIGNAL PROCESSING, TIME CONSTANTS
Report Date:
1973 Jul 01