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Ultra-Compact, High-Resolution LADAR System for 3D ImagingAn eye-safe LADAR system weighs under 500 grams and has range resolution of 1 mm at 10 m. This laser uses an adjustable, tiny microelectromechanical system (MEMS) mirror that was made in SiWave to sweep laser frequency. The size of the laser device is small (70x50x13 mm). The LADAR uses all the mature fiber-optic telecommunication technologies in the system, making this innovation an efficient performer. The tiny size and light weight makes the system useful for commercial and industrial applications including surface damage inspections, range measurements, and 3D imaging.
Document ID
20090041745
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Xu, Jing
(SiWave, Inc. Arcadia, CA, United States)
Gutierrez, Roman
(SiWave, Inc. Arcadia, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 2009
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, December 2009
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
MSC-23873-1
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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