Characterisation, Analysis and Design Optimisation of a Wide Field-of-View Laser Rangefinder for Maritime Applications

Abstract

This report describes analysis, performance modelling, validation and design optimisation that was carried out on a wide-angle rangefinder developed for non contact ship-ship distance measurement during Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations. The results are applicable to the design and/or assessment of future wide angle rangefinders for this or other applications requiring direction-insensitive, accurate distance measurement. An iteration of design optimisation was carried out to determine the possible performance and likely physical dimensions of a system optimised for the RAS role, and also to provide a starting point for any future engineering development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA376919

Entities

People

  • Alasdair Mclnnes

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Amplifiers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Rangefinding
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optics
  • Range Finders
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy