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Integrated laser/radar satellite ranging and tracking systemA laser satellite ranging system that is mounted upon and integrated with a microwave tracking radar is reported. The 1-pulse/sec ruby laser transmitter is attached directly to the radar's elevation axis and radiates through a new opening in the radar's parabolic dish. The laser photomultiplier tube receiver utilizes the radar's existing 20-cm diam f/11 boresight telescope and observes through a similar symmetrically located opening in the dish. The laser system possesses separate ranging system electronics but shares the radar's timing, computer, and data handling/recording systems. The basic concept of the laser/radar is outlined together with a listing of the numerous advantages over present singular laser range-finding systems. The developmental laser hardware is described along with preliminary range-finding results and expectations.
Document ID
19740062542
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Hoge, F. E.
(NASA Wallops Station Wallops Island, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 13
Subject Category
Communications
Accession Number
74A45292
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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