Speckle Exploitation for Enhanced Reconnaissance (SEER)
Abstract
(U) The Speckle Exploitation for Enhanced Reconnaissance (SEER) program provided long-range, non-cooperative identification of moving/stationary targets using incoherent scattered laser speckle reflected off a target surface. Laser speckle has reduced sensitivity to adverse turbulence-induced distortion and so provides a viable signal at ranges exceeding those projected for other active laser systems. Technical achievements under other programs in this PE/Project provided the basis for radically new approaches to measuring target characteristics under conditions that limit the performance of conventional sensors. Target characteristics potentially obtainable may include target image, shape, size, structural features, and other advanced threat properties. By extending the operating range of current active electro optic sensors, SEER enabled the friendly platform to stand off from the maximum operating range of hostile sensors/weapons, while executing the targeting task and directing weapons against targets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 1a9aa1b6549ddd9da662a61ec05fcfb0
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