Discriminating Interceptor Technology Program (DITP) laser radar

Frank E. Hanson; Guy W. Beaghler

doi:10.1117/12.351359

28 May 1999 Discriminating Interceptor Technology Program (DITP) laser radar

Frank E. Hanson, Guy W. Beaghler

Proceedings Volume 3707, Laser Radar Technology and Applications IV; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351359
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A compact and light weight imaging laser radar system is being developed for an advanced exo-atmospheric missile interceptor platform for the Discriminating Interceptor Technology Program (DITP). The laser radar will be used in combination with a two- color passive IR sensor to provide high angular resolution information for long range tracking and discrimination of multiple targets. A direct-detection approach at 532 nm has been chosen to provide the best overall capability in a system which can be fielded in the near term. The laser radar is designed to operate at 25 W for a limited run time and output short 1.3 ns pulses at 100 Hz. A high speed 10 X 10 pixel receiver capable of efficient single photon detection is also being developed.

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Frank E. Hanson and Guy W. Beaghler "Discriminating Interceptor Technology Program (DITP) laser radar", Proc. SPIE 3707, Laser Radar Technology and Applications IV, (28 May 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351359

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