Pulsed CO2 characterization for lidar useAn account is given of a scaled functional testbed laser for space-qualified coherent-detection lidar applications which employs a CO2 laser. This laser has undergone modification and characterization for inherent performance capabilities as a model of coherent detection. While characterization results show good overall performance that is in agreement with theoretical predictions, frequency-stability and pulse-length limitations severely limit the laser's use in coherent detection.
Document ID
19930070793
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jaenisch, Holger M. (Licht Strahl Engineering Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Laser radar VII: Advanced technology for applications; Proceedings of the Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 23, 24, 1992 (A93-54776 24-36)
Publisher: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers