Model for signal acquisition range for laser guided mortar

David Lidsky; Ken Nichols; Charles Lange; Jeff Warren; Greg Thorsted; Bryan Freeman; Charles Steadman

doi:10.1117/12.849250

12 May 2010 Model for signal acquisition range for laser guided mortar

David Lidsky, Ken Nichols, Charles Lange, Jeff Warren, Greg Thorsted, Bryan Freeman, Charles Steadman

Proceedings Volume 7696, Automatic Target Recognition XX; Acquisition, Tracking, Pointing, and Laser Systems Technologies XXIV; and Optical Pattern Recognition XXI; 76961J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849250
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

A simple analytical model for the signal acquisition range for a laser guided mortar is presented. The signal consists of a repetitively pulsed laser of fixed pulse duration and fixed pulse repetition frequency. The pulses are detected by a seeker consisting of a quadrant photodiode and a trans-impedance amplifier. Noise is introduced from solar irradiance and from the detector/amplifier electronics. The model maximizes the acquisition range by optimizing trans-impedance amplifier circuit components. A comparison of integrating multiple low energy pulses (MPLD) versus detecting each pulse individually (conventional) is made.

Citation Download Citation

David Lidsky, Ken Nichols, Charles Lange, Jeff Warren, Greg Thorsted, Bryan Freeman, and Charles Steadman "Model for signal acquisition range for laser guided mortar", Proc. SPIE 7696, Automatic Target Recognition XX; Acquisition, Tracking, Pointing, and Laser Systems Technologies XXIV; and Optical Pattern Recognition XXI, 76961J (12 May 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849250

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