OPTICAL PULSE-RANGING WITH THE NANOLITE.

Abstract

Short-distance ranging of small-size targets by means of a noncoherent Nanolite spark source demonstrates accuracies within a few centimeters at ranges from 10 to 100 m. Several small-size targets can be distinguished within the same scope trace. The source, its operation, and power supply are simple. The device is extremely lightweight. Short-burst repetition rates of approximately 10,000 pps are possible. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0642426

Entities

People

  • Heinz Fischer

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Energy Storage
  • Lightweight
  • Power Supplies
  • Repetition Rate

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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