A Practical DF Laser For Ranging Applications

A J Beaulieu; J A Nilson; K O Tan

doi:10.1117/12.938649

6 October 1986 A Practical DF Laser For Ranging Applications

A J Beaulieu, J A Nilson, K O Tan

Proceedings Volume 0663, Laser Radar Technology and Applications I; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938649
Event: 1986 Quebec Symposium, 1986, Quebec City, Canada

Abstract

The development of a safe and easy-to-use DF laser for ranging applications is described in detail. The waveband of operation around 3.8 μm is optimum for atmospheric transmission in most weather conditions. The high peak powers in excess of 2 MW with a pulse length of less than 100 nsec, coupled with a beam divergence of approximately twice the diffraction limit make this an efficient source for long range applications.

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A J Beaulieu, J A Nilson, and K O Tan "A Practical DF Laser For Ranging Applications", Proc. SPIE 0663, Laser Radar Technology and Applications I, (6 October 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938649

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