Micro-Laser Range Finder Development: Using the Monolithic Approach

Abstract

Laser range finders are a vital component of high precision targeting engagements. The precise and accurate range-to-target information is an essential variable in the fire control solution of today's sophisticated weapons. This range information is readily provided by the laser range finder, however, current fielded laser range finders are bulky, heavy, difficult to mount onto weapons, eye hazards and very expensive. The US Army CECOM RDEC NVESD is addressing these laser range finder issues in the development of a Micro-Laser Range Finder (micro-LRF). The micro-LRF is being developed for the soldier, with his special needs a top priority.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA390304

Entities

People

  • Brad Schilling
  • Dallas Barr
  • Jonathan T. Lei
  • Jophn Nettleton
  • Samuel M. Goldwasser

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capacitors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Diodes
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Flash Lamps
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Resonators
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Range Finders

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy