Laser Radar Development.
Abstract
The objective of this program was to develop a laser radar system applicable to the problem of detection at sea, and the mission of search and locate. The program included the following phases: The construction, test, and evaluation of a range-gated imaging system (RGI-Mod I) consisting of a three- or four-joule Q-switched laser and gated image intensifier system; Field testing of the RGI-Mod I system at the Chesapeake Bay Naval Research Laboratory to determine the effects of whitecap sea conditions on the system operation; The development of a high average power-pulsed solid-state laser that could be used in range-gated or plan position-indicating optical radar. The investigation included cooling of both the inside and outside of a cored cylindrical laser rod as well as studies involving ruby, neodymium doped glass and neodymium doped YAG.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1969
- Accession Number
- ADA010926