LIDAR Project: Diamond turning mirrors in a panic situation

摘要

The diamond turning shop at Los Alamos was presented by Desert Storm with the challenge to fabricate a 24-inch diameter telescope and associated scanner for LIDAR (Light Distance and Ranging) detection of aerosols in the atmosphere up to 40 km away. The system was completed on time but not needed. The fabrication experience and lessons learned are discussed. 2 figs. (DLC)