Laser transmitter study for spaceborne doppler wind lidar

Steven Wallace; Paul M. Schwarzenberger; B. A.C. Grant

doi:10.1117/12.228510

15 December 1995 Laser transmitter study for spaceborne Doppler wind lidar

Steven Wallace, Paul M. Schwarzenberger, B. A.C. Grant

Proceedings Volume 2581, Lidar Techniques for Remote Sensing II; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228510
Event: Satellite Remote Sensing II, 1995, Paris, France

Abstract

Two consortia have undertaken parallel pre-phase A studies funded by ESA to determine a preferred concept for ALADIN (atmospheric laser Doppler instrument). This paper reports the results of the laser transmitter study forming part of the Dornier led instrument study. The requirements were for a high energy, frequency-stable, pulsed CO₂ laser, operating at 9.11 micrometer with a high efficiency and long lifetime. The optimum discharge technology, resonator design, pulse energy and pulse length were determined and numerical frequency chirp modeling carried out. A preliminary design was developed for a compact, lightweight device and critical technology areas identified.

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Steven Wallace, Paul M. Schwarzenberger, and B. A.C. Grant "Laser transmitter study for spaceborne Doppler wind lidar", Proc. SPIE 2581, Lidar Techniques for Remote Sensing II, (15 December 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228510

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