DocumentCode
2271283
Title
Solid-state lasers for space-based applications
Author
Afzal, R.S.
Author_Institution
Spectra Systems Corp., East Providence, RI, USA
fYear
2002
fDate
24-24 May 2002
Abstract
Summary form only given. Solid-state lasers have been in use in the space program from the early stages. These lasers are discussed in the context of their missions and the architectural choices made in the architectures due to operation in the space environment.
Keywords
aerospace instrumentation; measurement by laser beam; optical radar; remote sensing by laser beam; solid lasers; space research; architectural choices; atmospheric lidar; missions; satellite laser altimeter; solid-state lasers; space environment; space program; space-based applications; Diodes; Laser excitation; Laser radar; Laser theory; Lasers and electrooptics; Mars; Optical transmitters; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Space missions;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2002. CLEO '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-706-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CLEO.2002.1034158
Filename
1034158
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