High-Resolution Laser Beam Recorder For Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance

David J. Nims; J. Mark Lamberton

doi:10.1117/12.957207

1 August 1979 High-Resolution Laser Beam Recorder For Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance

David J. Nims, J. Mark Lamberton

Proceedings Volume 0175, Airborne Reconnaissance IV; (1979) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957207
Event: Technical Symposium East, 1979, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

In the past, various approaches to recording the output of reconnaissance sensors have been evaluated. Before the development of wide band data links, the data was recorded in the air on compact ruggedized laser beam recorders and the film was removed and developed when the aircraft returned to its base. However, in future environments, where information on battlefield situations is constantly changing, the photo interpreter will not be able to wait for the return of the sensor aircraft. Thus, acquisition of image data within time frames as short as technology can provide is a must. Goodyear Aerospace has developed wide band data link capabilities in conjunction with various synthetic aperture radar (SAR) programs. These data links can be modified to accept data,from all other electronic sensors, and thereby provide the sensor information to a ground station in a matter of seconds. This paper develops the history of compact, high speed, ruggedized laser beam recorders developed in conjunction with pre-data link SAR programs, and combines that knowledge with current technology advancements acquired on eight Landsat LBR programs to conclude with the description of a transportable LBR that will provide the photo-interpreter with access to reconnaissance sensor data in near-real time.

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David J. Nims and J. Mark Lamberton "High-Resolution Laser Beam Recorder For Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance", Proc. SPIE 0175, Airborne Reconnaissance IV, (1 August 1979); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957207

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Image processing

Laser development

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