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Spectral analysis, digital integration, and measurement of low backscatter in coherent laser radarA method of surface acoustic wave (SAW) spectral analysis and digital integration that has been used previously in coherent CW laser work with CO2 lasers at 10.6 microns is described. Expressions are derived for the signal to noise ratio in the measured voltage spectrum with an approximation for the general case and rigorous treatment for the low signal case. The atmospheric backscatter data accumulated by the airborne LATAS (laser true airspeed) coherent laser radar system are analyzed.
Document ID
19890062958
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Vaughan, J. M. (Royal Signals and Radar Establishment Malvern, United Kingdom)
Callan, R. D. (Royal Signals and Radar Establishment Malvern, United Kingdom)
Bowdle, D. A. (Alabama, University Huntsville, United States)
Rothermel, J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Universities Space Research Association, Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 28
ISSN: 0003-6935
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Accession Number
89A50329
Distribution Limits
Public
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