Chirped amplitude modulation ladar
US7570347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging method and apparatus using an unmodulated pulsed laser with a chirp modulated receiver is provided for producing 3D plus intensity imagery of targets in heavily cluttered locations The apparatus includes a laser for emitting a laser beam and synchronizing a receiver to receive a reflected laser signal and transform the reflected laser signal into a displayable image that includes intensity information.
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