Compact, Integrated Laser/Telescope/Detector for Remote Wind Sensing.

Abstract

We have identified a military market for a low-energy laser radar. This market is very sensitive to cost, power and cooling requirements and ruggedness. We have developed a design proposal for a compact, rugged, and integrated laser radar transceiver which we think meets these requirements. This design is based on diode-pumped Thulium:YAG lasers. We have experimentally investigated the causes of dimensional creep in our laser structures, have found solutions, and have tested and implemented them in manufacturing. We have done about half the work necessary to finish a good computer model of the alignment sensitivity of the laser design we have proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1965
Accession Number
ADA313074

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Kane

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Heat Sinks
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Radar
  • Lasers
  • Local Oscillators
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Radar
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Sensitivity
  • Solid State Lasers
  • Transceivers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space