Construction of a continuous wave frequency modulation sensitive laser radar for use in target identification
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Authors
Day, James V.
Subjects
Laser radar
Acousto-optic modulation
Non-cooperative target identification
Vibrations
Acousto-optic modulation
Non-cooperative target identification
Vibrations
Advisors
Harney, Robert C.
Date of Issue
1997-03
Date
March 1997
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis covers the theory, design and construction of a continuous wave (CW) frequency modulation sensitive laser radar. Using a commercially available CO2 laser, optics and electronics, a CW frequency modulation sensitive laser radar was constructed and tested under laboratory conditions. The theory of each component in the laser radar is covered as well as the configuration and design of the radar. Design of a target that enabled measurement of the laser radar's capabilities was also completed. The laser radar was able to accurately measure a target's vibrational frequency and amplitude for amplitudes greater than 40 nim The theoretical range of the designed laser radar is over 6 km. An improved optical design that allows a theoretical range of over 9 km is also presented. Applications of target identification are discussed.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Physics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Format
xvi, 81 p.;28 cm.
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.