Chaotic LIDAR for Naval Applications
Abstract
This document contains a Progress Summary for FY11 and a Short Work Statement for FY12. The original proposal identified the following three tasks: -- Task 1 involves the generation and characterization of a wideband CLIDAR signal suitable for system-level experiments. Our proposed approach uses a continuous wave (CW) laser to excite non-paraxial propagation in an open optical resonator (OOR). -- Task 2 involves a system-level investigation into the underwater propagation/scattering characteristics of the CLIDAR signals. The investigation will be performed as a function of both optical wavelength and water turbidity (absorption and scattering) in order to determine the range resolution/accuracy and signal to noise performance that can be expected using CLIDAR. -- Task 3 involves the development of an advanced chaotic laser, or CLASER, for use as a compact and cost-effective optical source for CLIDAR. This approach integrates a laser gain medium into an OOR to produce an integrated chaotic optical source. In FY2012 we plan to continue our work on Tasks 2 and 3.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 29, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA628169
Entities
People
- William D. Jemison
Organizations
- Clarkson University