Construction of a continuous wave frequency modulation sensitive laser radar for use in target identification
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) 
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 81
Subjects: TARGET RECOGNITION; INFRARED LASERS
Description: 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.
Notes: Thesis advisor, Robert C. Harney.

AD-A333 442.

Thesis (M.S. in Applied Physics) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-80)

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