Hybrid optical/electronic signal processor for laser radar signals in fire control systems

George B. Findley Jr.; Christopher Scott Anderson; S.K. Townley; Michael J. Pascale; Lee V. Watson; Howard A. Jenkinson

doi:10.1117/12.138252

9 July 1992 Hybrid optical/electronic signal processor for laser radar signals in fire control systems

George B. Findley Jr., Christopher Scott Anderson, S.K. Townley, Michael J. Pascale, Lee V. Watson, Howard A. Jenkinson

Proceedings Volume 1699, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138252
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper reports on the development of a hybrid optical/electronic signal processor for laser radar signals in fire control applications. The breadboard system being developed consists of three subsystems: (1) a signal generator producing target-representative signals, (2) the signal processor consisting of a radiometric channel and a Doppler channel, and (3) a data acquisition, analysis, and display subsystem. The radiometric channel provides target ladar cross section (LCS) resolved in crossrange, while the Doppler channel provides target radial velocity, also resolved in crossrange. Data from the two channels is fused and processed within the data analysis subsystem. Results are to be displayed in near real-time. The breadboard system will be used to demonstrate the capabilities of hybrid signal processor technology and to investigate processing laser radar returns for noncooperative target recognition, target orientation determination, and target trajectory estimation functions. It is anticipated that these functions will enhance the effectiveness of advanced fire control systems in future helicopters and ground vehicles.

Citation Download Citation

George B. Findley Jr., Christopher Scott Anderson, S.K. Townley, Michael J. Pascale, Lee V. Watson, and Howard A. Jenkinson "Hybrid optical/electronic signal processor for laser radar signals in fire control systems", Proc. SPIE 1699, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition, (9 July 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138252

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available