Title :
A multi-functional fiber laser lidar for Earth Science & Exploration
Author :
Dobbs, Michael ; Krabill, William ; Cisewski, Mike ; Harrison, F.W. ; Shum, C.K. ; McGregor, Doug ; Neal, Mark ; Stokes, Sheldon
Author_Institution :
Space Syst. Div., ITT, NY, USA
Abstract :
A multi-pixel laser altimeter using pseudo-random-noise-modulated fiber lasers has been developed under a NASA Instrument Incubator Program. We will present the instrument design, field campaign results and implementations for Earth Science Decadal Missions and Exploration.
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; altimeters; fibre lasers; optical radar; Earth exploration; Earth science; NASA Instrument Incubator Program; multifunctional fiber laser lidar; multipixel laser altimeter; pseudorandom-noise; Fiber lasers; Geoscience; Laser radar; Laser theory; 030.5260 Photon Counting; 040.1345 Avalanche Photodiodes; 050.1970 Diffractive Optics; 060.2340 Fiber Optic Components; 280.0280 Remote Sensing and Sensors; 280.3400 Laser Range Finder; 280.3640 Lidar;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
