Title :
Laser radar development
Author :
McManamon, Paul F.
Author_Institution :
Sensors Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the trends in laser radar development. Applications include reconnaissance and targeting from airborne and spaceborne platforms. A multifunction airborne sensor system, which includes a laser radar function with many modes, is defined. A multidiscriminant space borne laser radar is also described and its feasibility is assessed. A number proposed and existing Air Force programs to develop laser radar technology are described
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; airborne radar; measurement by laser beam; military radar; optical radar; Air Force programs; airborne platforms; feasibility; laser radar; lidar; modular sensor; multidiscriminant laser radar; multifunction sensor; reconnaissance; spaceborne platforms; targeting; Aerospace electronics; Diodes; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Laser radar; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Space technology; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Dayton Section Symposium, 1998. The 15th Annual AESS/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fairborn, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4922-9
DOI :
10.1109/DAYTON.1998.694555
