System and method for tracking a target and for compensating for atmospheric turbulence
US11480412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/95
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and a method for tracking a target and for compensating for atmospheric turbulence is described. In an embodiment, the system includes at least two light sources each emitting a light beam to the target; at least two collimators that collimate the light beam of the associated light source; and a reference device to reflect a portion of the light beam exiting from all the collimators. The system also includes: at least two targeting modules to lead the light beam from the light source to reach a predetermined zone of the target; at least two detection modules to receive and detect the portion of the beam reflected by the reference device; a module for determining angle of deviation; a module for determining phase deviation; and an adjustment module for adjusting each of the light sources in order to compensate for atmospheric turbulence.
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