System for laser spot profile analysis
Abstract
A system for laser spot profile analysis has been developed and tested, and field test experiments proposed for the evaluation of laser designator performance. Silicon television tube cameras are used to determine the OTF of the atmosphere and to view the laser designator spot. Fourier transform computer techniques are then used to separate the effects of the atmosphere from the effects of laser instability and platform motion.
- Publication:
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Interim Report
- Pub Date:
- May 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983nps..reptR....C
- Keywords:
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- Fourier Transformation;
- Images;
- Laser Target Designators;
- Lasers;
- Optical Transfer Function;
- Profiles;
- Atmospheric Circulation;
- Camera Tubes;
- Platforms;
- Silicon;
- Stability;
- Television Cameras;
- Turbulence;
- Lasers and Masers