Turbulence effects on coherent laser radar target statistics
Abstract
This paper reports theoretical probability density and cumulative distribution functions for glint and speckle target returns in a compact coherent laser radar. Calculator programs are given to facilitate use of these results.
- Publication:
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Applied Optics
- Pub Date:
- July 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1364/AO.21.002395
- Bibcode:
- 1982ApOpt..21.2395S
- Keywords:
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- Coherent Radar;
- Computer Programs;
- Laser Applications;
- Optical Radar;
- Radar Targets;
- Statistical Distributions;
- Turbulence Effects;
- Mathematical Models;
- Probability Density Functions;
- Scintillation;
- Signal To Noise Ratios;
- Speckle Patterns;
- Lasers and Masers;
- SPECKLE PHENOMENA;
- LIDAR;
- ATMOSPHERIC OPTICS;
- HETERODYNING;
- SCINTILLATION;
- TURBULENCE