Toward the optimization of passive ground targets in spaceborne laser ranging

Glenn I. Lund; Herve Renault

doi:10.1117/12.45843

1 September 1991 Toward the optimization of passive ground targets in spaceborne laser ranging

Glenn I. Lund, Herve Renault

Proceedings Volume 1492, Earth and Atmospheric Remote Sensing; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45843
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A concept for a passive multiple retroreflector target dedicated to high-accuracy laser ranging between an orbiting payload and a planetary surface is described. The target can provide, with certain field of view restrictions, good emulation of an ideal retroreflector. The described design relies on an optimization of each retroreflector in terms of the corrections for velocity aberration needed within its particular field of view, and is highly suited to systems with predictable orbital patterns.

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Glenn I. Lund and Herve Renault "Toward the optimization of passive ground targets in spaceborne laser ranging", Proc. SPIE 1492, Earth and Atmospheric Remote Sensing, (1 September 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45843

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