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Laser radar adaptive tracking system

US4516853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1982
Grant dateMay 14, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/66
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser radar system employs an acousto-optic modulator to sweep an output beam. Comparison of reflected radiation with output radiation permits adaptive control of steering angle and beam width to track a target with efficient use of power.

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