Title :
A 2-axis MEMS scanner for the landing laser radar of the space explorer
Author :
Mita, M. ; Mizuno, T. ; Ataka, M. ; Toshiyoshi, H.
Author_Institution :
ISAS/JAXA, Japan
Abstract :
We have developed a novel 2-axis MEMS scanner of the small laser radar for landing to the planet. The scanner has to overcome launching vibration and impact and can be used in harsh environment of the space.
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; optical radar; optical scanners; remote sensing by laser beam; space research; MEMS scanner; laser radar; launching vibration; space explorer; Laser radar; Measurement by laser beam; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Space exploration; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics (OPT MEMS), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8926-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8925-1
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2010.5672158
