Title :
I/Q data processing techniques for the analysis of an amplitude modulated laser imaging system
Author :
Laux, Alan ; Mullen, Linda ; Cochenour, Brandon
Author_Institution :
NAWCAD, EO & Special Mission Sensors Division Air-4.5.6 Bldg 2185 Suite 1100, 22347 Cedar Point Road Unit 6 Patuxent River, MD 20670-1161, USA
Abstract :
I/Q data processing techniques utilizing the individual I & Q components are applied to the analysis of an amplitude modulated laser imaging system and shown to have advantages over the traditional magnitude only approach.
Keywords :
Amplitude modulation; Backscatter; Data processing; Frequency modulation; Image analysis; Interference; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Optical sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431159