A conformal semi-active laser sensor for precision-guided applications

James A. Harder

doi:10.1117/12.2663196

13 June 2023 A conformal semi-active laser sensor for precision-guided applications

James A. Harder

Proceedings Volume 12532, Optical Waveguide and Laser Sensors II; 125320L (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663196
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2023, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the design of a unique conformal SAL sensor which has been invented, prototyped, and has gone through preliminary field testing. The sensor was designed to meet or exceed all of the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) of SAL sensors currently in use, with a smaller envelope, fewer components, and a lower cost. The design is generic, in that it can be scaled as required, to meet specific customer requirements like field-of-view, field-of-regard and sensitivity. Because the sensor optical design is conformal, it has a negligible impact on the outer mold lines and no impact on typical fuse architectures.

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James A. Harder "A conformal semi-active laser sensor for precision-guided applications", Proc. SPIE 12532, Optical Waveguide and Laser Sensors II, 125320L (13 June 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663196

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