Rita D. Peterson
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Rita D. Peterson has a total of 1 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Kenneth Schepler
CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics, University of Central Florida
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Latest Publications
- 20 December 2003
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 42 (36) , 7191-7196
Timing modulation of a 40-MHz laser-pulse train for target ranging and identification
We have demonstrated a target ranging and identification technique based on the timing modulation of a mode-locked laser coupled with fast incoherent detection. The range-to-target and the target-depth information have been determined with a resolution of better than 25 cm at single-pulse signal-to-noise ratios below 0.1. Our modeling results suggest that laser average power requirements remain a challenge, with upwards of 100 W likely needed for extension of this technique to ranges over 10 km, but improvements in overall system throughput would allow realization of its potential.
- 20 December 2003
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 42 (36) , 7191-7196
Timing modulation of a 40-MHz laser-pulse train for target ranging and identification
We have demonstrated a target ranging and identification technique based on the timing modulation of a mode-locked laser coupled with fast incoherent detection. The range-to-target and the target-depth information have been determined with a resolution of better than 25 cm at single-pulse signal-to-noise ratios below 0.1. Our modeling results suggest that laser average power requirements remain a challenge, with upwards of 100 W likely needed for extension of this technique to ranges over 10 km, but improvements in overall system throughput would allow realization of its potential.