A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AN OPTICAL RANGING DEVICE FOR SPACE VEHICLES

Abstract

A theoretical investigation of light intensities and wave shape characteristics necessary for precise ranging in the cis-lunar environment was carried out. Preliminary experiments were completed relative to the more critical parameters of ranging. The results of the theoretical and experimental observations led to the conclusion that optical ranging with high intensity, short duration light beacons is indeed feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0407990

Entities

People

  • Albert E. Johansen
  • Alfred J. Hallisey

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Capacitance
  • Circuits
  • Electrodes
  • Energy Storage
  • Flash Lamps
  • High Voltage
  • Lamps
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optics
  • Power Supplies
  • Reflectors
  • Rendezvous
  • Spacecraft
  • Spark Gaps
  • Trigger Circuits

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Space