CO 2 laser heterodyne rangefinders, velocimeters and radars
Abstract
A review of principles and design features emphasizes how the choice of transmitter waveform is affected both by the intended application and by the ever-advancing capabilities of lasers, modulators and receiver signal-processing systems. Achievements in application areas are surveyed including the work at RSRE on rangefinders/velocimeters and on Doppler anemometers.
- Publication:
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Infrared Physics
- Pub Date:
- February 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0020-0891(85)90121-6
- Bibcode:
- 1985InfPh..25..457H
- Keywords:
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- Carbon Dioxide Lasers;
- Laser Doppler Velocimeters;
- Laser Range Finders;
- Optical Heterodyning;
- Optical Radar;
- Radar Transmitters;
- Signal Processing;
- Acousto-Optics;
- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Doppler Effect;
- Photodiodes;
- Pulse Doppler Radar;
- Waveguides;
- Lasers and Masers