Compact, Integrated Laser/Telescope/Detector for Remote Wind Sensing.

摘要

We have identified a military market for a low-energy laser radar. This market is very sensitive to cost, power and cooling requirements and ruggedness. We have developed a design proposal for a compact, rugged, and integrated laser radar transceiver which we think meets these requirements. This design is based on diode-pumped Thulium:YAG lasers. We have experimentally investigated the causes of dimensional creep in our laser structures, have found solutions, and have tested and implemented them in manufacturing. We have done about half the work necessary to finish a good computer model of the alignment sensitivity of the laser design we have proposed.