Mr. Patrick L. Ponsardin Profile

Patrick L. Ponsardin

Sr. Staff Scientist at SolAero Technologies Corp

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Publications (11)

SPIE Journal Paper | 29 March 2016 Open Access

Comparison of an analog direct detection and a micropulse aerosol lidar at 1.5-μm wavelength for wind field observations—with first results over the ocean

Shane Mayor, Pierre Dérian, Christopher Mauzey, Scott Spuler, Patrick Ponsardin, Jeff Pruitt, Darrell Ramsey, Noah Higdon

JARS, Vol. 10, Issue 01, 016031, (March 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JRS.10.016031

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Aerosols, Backscatter, Analog electronics, Signal to noise ratio, Linear filtering, Sensors, Motion estimation, Digital filtering, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

Comparison of aerosol backscatter and wind field estimates from the REAL and the SAMPLE

Shane Mayor, Pierre Dérian, Christopher Mauzey, Scott Spuler, Patrick Ponsardin, Jeff Pruitt, Darrell Ramsey, Noah Higdon

Proceedings Volume 9612, 96120G (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187538

KEYWORDS: Backscatter, Signal to noise ratio, Aerosols, LIDAR, Photon counting, Sensors, Motion estimation, Statistical analysis, Analog electronics, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2012 Paper

Performance of silicone-on-glass Fresnel lenses in EMCORE's Gen 3 high-concentration concentrator photovoltaic system

James Foresi, Rick Hoffman, David King, Patrick Ponsardin

Proceedings Volume 8468, 84680G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929348

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Fresnel lenses, Solar cells, Solar concentrators, Photovoltaics, Receivers, Multijunction solar cells, Optical components, Glasses, Lens design

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2004 Paper

Application of UV-Raman spectroscopy to the detection of chemical and biological threats

Arthur Sedlacek, Steven Christesen, Tom Chyba, Pat Ponsardin

Proceedings Volume 5269, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519165

KEYWORDS: Biological detection systems, Raman spectroscopy, Algorithm development, Industrial chemicals, Nanoimprint lithography, Spectroscopes, LIDAR, Arsenic, Laser development, Databases

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2004 Paper

Expanding applications for surface-contaminant sensing using the laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) technique

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Wayne Armstrong, Arthur Sedlacek, Steven Christesen, Anna Wong

Proceedings Volume 5268, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519591

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Sensors, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals, Spectrographs, Raman scattering, Pulsed laser operation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 2002 Paper

Laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) for chemical agent reconnaissance

N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Dale Richter, Patrick Ponsardin, Wayne Armstrong, C. Lobb, Brian Kelly, Robert Babnick, Arthur Sedlacek

Proceedings Volume 4722, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472262

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Sensors, LIDAR, Reconnaissance, Raman scattering, Prototyping, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals

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Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Design validation of an eye-safe scanning aerosol lidar with the Center for Lidar and Atmospheric Sciences Students (CLASS) at Hampton University

Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Patrick Ponsardin, David Sanchez, Thomas Chyba, Doyle Temple, Wei Gong, Russell Battle, Mika Edmondson, Anne Futrell, David Harper, Lincoln Haughton, Demetra Johnson, Kyle Lewis, Renee Payne-Baggott

Proceedings Volume 4484, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452777

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Optical parametric oscillators, Receivers, Sensors, Transmitters, Aerosols, Atmospheric sciences, Light sources, Atmospheric modeling, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 1993 Paper

Wavelength-stabilized laser diode injection-seeding of an alexandrite laser for airborne water vapor DIAL measurements

Thomas Chyba, Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1936, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.157106

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Absorption, LIDAR, Diodes, Transmitters, Alexandrite, Atmospheric sciences, Laser applications, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1991 Paper

Alexandrite laser characterization and airborne lidar developments for water vapor DIAL measurements

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Benoist Grossmann, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1492, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45833

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Alexandrite lasers, LIDAR, Atmospheric laser remote sensing, Laser stabilization, Earth's atmosphere, Water, Aerosols, Transmitters, Atmospheric sensing

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Airborne water vapor DIAL system development

N. Higdon, Edward Browell, Patrick Ponsardin, Benoist Grossmann

Proceedings Volume 1222, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18384

KEYWORDS: Absorption, LIDAR, Transmitters, Sensors, Signal detection, Data acquisition, Aerosols, Dye lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Fabry–Perot interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1990 Paper

Optimization of the alexandrite laser tuning elements for a water vapor lidar

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Benoist Grossmann, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1222, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18383

KEYWORDS: Alexandrite lasers, Fabry–Perot interferometers, LIDAR, Laser stabilization, Spectral resolution, Helium neon lasers, Oxygen, Absorption, Mirrors, Photodiodes

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