Adaptive multiple-pulse LIDAR system
US12055629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01W1/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) includes generating a first optical pulse that propagates towards a target and receiving an optical return signal reflected from the target resulting from the generated first optical pulse. The optical return signal is processed to determine a number of additional optical pulses desired to be propagated towards the target to meet a performance criteria. The determined number of additional optical pulses is then generated and propagated towards the target. The additional optical return signals reflected from the target are received and processed to obtain one or more LIDAR measurements.
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