High-resolution imaging and target designation through clouds or smoke

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2003

OSTI ID:875028

Perry, Michael D ^[1]

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1. Downy, CA

A method and system of combining gated intensifiers and advances in solid-state, short-pulse laser technology, compact systems capable of producing high resolution (i.e., approximately less than 20 centimeters) optical images through a scattering medium such as dense clouds, fog, smoke, etc. may be achieved from air or ground based platforms. Laser target designation through a scattering medium is also enabled by utilizing a short pulse illumination laser and a relatively minor change to the detectors on laser guided munitions.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6515737
• OSTI ID: 875028
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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