Title :
Spatially processed image detection and ranging (SPIDAR)
Author :
Marron, Joseph C.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Coherent Technol., Louisville, CO
Abstract :
With the SPIDAR imaging method one creates a large imaging aperture by digitally combining coherent light from a series of distributed telescopes. We present experimental results that demonstrate the fine-resolution and 3D imaging capabilities.
Keywords :
image resolution; image sensors; 3D imaging capabilities; SPIDAR imaging; fine-resolution imaging; large imaging aperture; spatially processed image detection; Apertures; Detectors; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laboratories; Optical arrays; Optical imaging; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Optical sensors;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688715