Fade Statistics and Carrier Noise Ratio Improvement of an Equal-Gain Coherent Receiver Array.

Abstract

In this paper we have presented recent experimental data concerning the performance of a coherent laser radar (CLR) receiver array system as measured by its Mean Coherent Array Gain Factor (MCAGF) and probability of fade statistics. Based on the experimental data, it can be concluded that atmospheric turbulence effects can be significantly mitigated by the use of such coherent receiver systems as compared with more conventional single-aperture systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA350300

Entities

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acousto-Optic Modulators
  • Amplitude
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Education
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Laser Radar
  • Lasers
  • Naval Warfare
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Turbulence

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy