Numerical simulation and optimal design of the system performance for the airborne laser rangefinder

Yi Yang; Zukang Lu; Yu Liu; Haixian Zhou; Hang Gao

doi:10.1117/12.401709

3 October 2000 Numerical simulation and optimal design of the system performance for the airborne laser rangefinder

Yi Yang, Zukang Lu, Yu Liu, Haixian Zhou, Hang Gao

Proceedings Volume 4220, Advanced Photonic Sensors: Technology and Applications; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.401709
Event: Optics and Optoelectronic Inspection and Control: Techniques, Applications, and Instruments, 2000, Beijing, China

Abstract

In this paper the dependence of the ranging performance for an airborne laser range finder (LRF) on atmospheric transmissivity, background noise and target characteristics is theoretically analyzed, in accordance with the system performance equations for the diffuse reflecting target. Based on LOWTRAN7 code, the ranging performance of the airborne laser range finder versus the surface visibility for atmosphere, the ranging path and the diffuse reflectance coefficient for target is numerically calculated and further discussed. On basis of the numerical results, an airborne LRF with excellent system performance is figured out.

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Yi Yang, Zukang Lu, Yu Liu, Haixian Zhou, and Hang Gao "Numerical simulation and optimal design of the system performance for the airborne laser rangefinder", Proc. SPIE 4220, Advanced Photonic Sensors: Technology and Applications, (3 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.401709

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