CO2 laser technology for spaceborne doppler wind lidar

Paul M. Schwarzenberger; Steven Wallace; R. J. Robinson; David V. Willetts

doi:10.1117/12.188113

30 September 1994 CO2 laser technology for spaceborne doppler wind lidar

Paul M. Schwarzenberger, Steven Wallace, R. J. Robinson, David V. Willetts

Proceedings Volume 2210, Space Optics 1994: Space Instrumentation and Spacecraft Optics; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188113
Event: Space Optics '94, 1994, Garmisch, Germany

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of activities carried out in support of both NASA and European Space Agency programs for the development of a laser for space-based wind measurement. For the NASA Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (LAWS) program, a Phase One Laser Transmitter Study was undertaken, leading to the recommendation of an e-beam sustained CO₂ laser. For the European Space Agency (ESA) program for Development of a CO₂ Laser for Spaceborne Doppler Wind Lidar, some of the most significant results obtained to date are: (1) Demonstration of sealed lifetests using an e-beam sustained test laser to 10⁷ pulses using a gas phase catalysis technique, (2) Optimization of multimode laser head efficiency to 17% has been accomplished, with a corresponding 10% single transverse mode efficiency, (3) Demonstration of foil lifetimes consistently in excess of 10⁹ pulses at higher temperature and pressure pulse levels than expected in the breadboard laser, (4) Design, procurement, assembly, and initial testing of a compact breadboard laser. As well as laser performance, particular attention has been paid to the sever vibration requirements, thermal and gas flow aspects.

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Paul M. Schwarzenberger, Steven Wallace, R. J. Robinson, and David V. Willetts "CO2 laser technology for spaceborne doppler wind lidar", Proc. SPIE 2210, Space Optics 1994: Space Instrumentation and Spacecraft Optics, (30 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188113

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Pulsed laser operation

Carbon dioxide lasers

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