Method and apparatus for light detection and ranging for use in visually obstructed areas
US4459024A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for transmitting light and detecting resultant scattering in order to derive information relating to a light-scattering object. A fiberoptic cable has one end adjacent a light generator and the other end aimed at a light-scattering object. A receiver gathers light scattered by the object at which the light output of the cable is aimed. An information processor is connected to the receiver and is operative to generate values relating to properties of the light-scattering object.
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