Design considerations for eye-safe single-aperture laser radars

D. Starodubov; K. McCormick; L. Volfson

doi:10.1117/12.2177836

21 May 2015 Design considerations for eye-safe single-aperture laser radars

D. Starodubov, K. McCormick, L. Volfson

Proceedings Volume 9461, Radar Sensor Technology XIX; and Active and Passive Signatures VI; 946104 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177836
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2015, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

The design considerations for low cost, shock resistant, compact and efficient laser radars and ranging systems are discussed. The reviewed approach with single optical aperture allows reducing the size, weight and power of the system. Additional design benefits include improved stability, reliability and rigidity of the overall system. The proposed modular architecture provides simplified way of varying the performance parameters of the range finder product family by selecting the sets of specific illumination and detection modules. The performance operation challenges are presented. The implementation of non-reciprocal optical elements is considered. The cross talk between illumination and detection channels for single aperture design is reviewed. 3D imaging capability for the ranging applications is considered. The simplified assembly and testing process for single aperture range finders that allows to mass produce the design are discussed. The eye safety of the range finder operation is summarized.

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D. Starodubov, K. McCormick, and L. Volfson "Design considerations for eye-safe single-aperture laser radars", Proc. SPIE 9461, Radar Sensor Technology XIX; and Active and Passive Signatures VI, 946104 (21 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177836

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