System and method for adaptive optical tracking with selectable tracking modes
The present disclosure relates to an adaptive, free-space optical system. The system may have a controller and a digital micromirror (DMM) array responsive to the controller. The digital micromirror may include a plurality of independently controllable micromirror elements forming a receiver for receiving optical signals from an environmental scene. At least two of the plurality of independently controllable micromirror elements are steerable in different directions to receive optical signals emanating from two or more locations within the environmental scene. A beam steering subsystem forms a portion of the micromirror array and is in communication with the controller for receiving control signals from the controller. A detector is used to receive an incoming free space optical signal imaged by at least one of the micromirror elements.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); US Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- Assignee:
- Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA); Government Of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force (Wright-Patterson AFB, OH)
- Patent Number(s):
- 11,555,894
- Application Number:
- 16/817,256
- OSTI ID:
- 1987050
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 03/12/2020
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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