High-resolution Laser Radar Research Articles

Time-correlated single-photon counting range profiling and reflectance tomographic imaging

Abstract Time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) range profiling and imaging provide high resolution laser radar data applicable in several optical remote sensing applications at short and long distances. Excellent range resolution, below centimetres, can be obtained and information about remote objects can be extracted from TCSPC range profiles. The present study describes a TCSPC range profiling system with subcentimetre range resolution applied for remote sensing of objects at short and longer ranges. Experimental results from interrogation of geometrical shapes, reflectance tomographic imaging and range profiling at longer distance in daylight conditions are presented.

Long range, high resolution laser radar

A high energy, chirped pulse laser was used to demonstrate long range, high resolution radar. A broadband nanosecond chirped pulse propagated to a target, and upon compression sub-millimeter surface resolution was obtained. This technique avoided the nonlinear effects in air that were seen when a picosecond pulse propagated to the target.

The Measurement of the Atmospheric Parameters by a High Resolution Laser Radar

The Measurement of the Atmospheric Parameters by a High Resolution Laser Radar