Laser radar adaptive tracking system
US4516853A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2002 |
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- 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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