Title :
U.S. CELRAP laser radar design considerations
Author :
Hutchinson, J.A. ; Trussell, C.W. ; Allik, T.H. ; Hamlin, S.J.
Author_Institution :
US Army NVESD, Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
Abstract :
In the U.S. CELRAP laser radar program, an eyesafe laser radar has been designed and built using designator-class laser technology and linear multiple channel detector arrays. Functions include obstacle detection, target profiling, and range mapping.
Keywords :
military radar; optical radar; optical scanners; optical sensors; remote sensing by laser beam; safety; CELRAP laser radar design considerations; designator-class laser technology; eyesafe laser radar; lidar range mapping; linear multiple channel detector arrays; obstacle detection; target profiling; Electronic equipment testing; Laser modes; Laser radar; Laser theory; Optical arrays; Optical design; Optical pulses; Radar detection; Sensor arrays; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.967981
