Micro-Laser Range Finder Development: Using the Monolithic Approach

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA390304 | Open PDF

Abstract:

Laser range finders are a vital component of high precision targeting engagements. The precise and accurate range-to-target information is an essential variable in the fire control solution of todays sophisticated weapons. This range information is readily provided by the laser range finder, however, current fielded laser range finders are bulky, heavy, difficult to mount onto weapons, eye hazards and very expensive. The US Army CECOM RDEC NVESD is addressing these laser range finder issues in the development of a Micro-Laser Range Finder micro-LRF. The micro-LRF is being developed for the soldier, with his special needs a top priority.

Author(s):
Nettleton, Jophn ; Barr, Dallas ; Schilling, Brad ; Lei, Jonathan ; Goldwasser, Samuel M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA NIGHT VISION AND ELECTRONIC SENSORS DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Meeting of the IRIS Specialty Group on Active Systems (18th) held at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA on 24-26 Feb 1999. Published in the Proceedings of the 1999 Meeting of the IRIS Specialty Group on Active Systems, v1 p117-131, 24-26 Feb 1999. See also ADB246271.
Pagination:
0016

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AMSEL-RD-NVD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LASER APPLICATIONS, *MONOLITHIC STRUCTURES(ELECTRONICS), *RANGE FINDING, ARMY PERSONNEL, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, HAZARDS, SYMPOSIA, TARGETING, WEAPONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Target Direction, Range and Position Finding, Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Keyword(s):
*LASER RANGE FINDERS
Report Date:
1999 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2001 Jun 06