Coherent Optical Adaptive Techniques (COAT)

Abstract

There are two primary objectives of this program. The first objective is to determine the performance limits of coherent optical adaptive techniques through operation of an experimental, visible prototype multidither COAT system through a representative turbulent atmosphere against a complex dynamic target. The second objective is to determine the best methods of employing COAT in high power laser systems and to assess the status of necessary key high power components. This report covers the range measurements phase of the contract during which detailed studies were made on COAT compensation for atmospheric turbulence using the 18-element visible system developed earlier in the contract.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA007032

Entities

People

  • J. E. Pearson
  • L. S. Horwitz
  • R. M. Kubo
  • T. J. Walsh
  • W. B. Bridges

Organizations

  • HRL Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Beam Steering
  • Cameras
  • Control Systems
  • Convection
  • Detectors
  • Diffraction
  • Distortion
  • Electronics
  • Frequency
  • Gas Cells
  • Measurement
  • Optics
  • Peak Power
  • Photographs
  • Thermal Blooming

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy