Deep Space LADAR. SBIR Phase 1.
Abstract
A pseudo-ranging laser radar (PRLADAR) concept is proposed to provide extended range capability to tracking LADAR systems meeting the long-range requirements of SDI mission scenarios such as the SIE midcourse program. The project will investigate the payoff of several transmitter modulation techniques and a feasibility demonstration using a breadboard implementation of a new receiver concept called the Phase Multiplexed Correlator (PMC) will be accomplished. The PRLADAR concept has specific application to spaceborne LADAR tracking missions where increased CNR/SNR performance gained by the proposed technique may reduce the laser power and/or optical aperture requirement for a given mission. The reduction in power/aperture has similar cost reduction advantages in commercial ranging applications. A successful Phase I program will lay the groundwork for a quick reaction upgrade to the AMOS/LASE system in support of near term SIE measurement objectives. Keywords: LADAR, Pseudo-noise modulation. (jhd)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA207454
Entities
People
- Greg Rawlins
- John Bohlin
- Neil Zepkin
- Randy W. Frey