Laser diode Arrays for expanded mine detection capability

被引:2
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作者
Crosby, F [1 ]
Holloway, J [1 ]
Petee, D [1 ]
Stetson, S [1 ]
Suiter, H [1 ]
Tinsley, K [1 ]
机构
[1] USN, Coastal Syst Stn, Ctr Surface Warfare, Panama City, FL 32407 USA
关键词
laser diode array; active illumination; nighttime reconnaissance;
D O I
10.1117/12.479067
中图分类号
O42 [声学];
学科分类号
070206 ; 082403 ;
摘要
A tactical unmanned aerial vehicle-size illumination system for enhanced mine detection capabilities has been designed, developed, integrated, and tested at the Coastal Systems Station. Airborne test flights were performed from June 12, 2001 to February 1, 2002. The Airborne Laser Diode Array Illuminator uses a single-wavelength compact laser diode array stack to provide illumination and is coupled with a pair of intensified CCD video cameras. The cameras were outfitted with various lenses and polarization filters to determine the benefits of each of the configurations. The first airborne demonstration of a laser diode illumination system is described and its effectiveness to perform nighttime mine detection operations is shown.
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页码:172 / 183
页数:12
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