Experimental investigations of the potential of commercial laser sources for spaceborne imaging laser sensors

Andreas Ullrich; Joao Pereira do Carmo; Gerd Joachim Ulbrich

doi:10.1117/12.542490

13 September 2004 Experimental investigations of the potential of commercial laser sources for spaceborne imaging laser sensors

Andreas Ullrich, Joao Pereira do Carmo, Gerd Joachim Ulbrich

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Proceedings Volume 5412, Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542490
Event: Defense and Security, 2004, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

We present results from experimental investigations on different laser sources for 3D imaging lidars. The lasers investigated include microchip lasers and fiber lasers and the results are compared to results obtained with diode lasers. The potential of the laser candidates for spaceborne 3D imaging sensors based on the pulsed time-of-flight principle is analyzed. Analysis include limitations in radar key parameters such as peak power, pulse width, beam divergence, parameter stability, efficiency, and impact on sensor mass and volume. After trade-off and selection of suitable laser sources, breadboard models have been realized and tested.

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Andreas Ullrich, Joao Pereira do Carmo, and Gerd Joachim Ulbrich "Experimental investigations of the potential of commercial laser sources for spaceborne imaging laser sensors", Proc. SPIE 5412, Laser Radar Technology and Applications IX, (13 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542490

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