Title :
Solid-state lasers for space-based applications
Author_Institution :
Spectra Systems Corp., East Providence, RI, USA
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2002.1034158
