A Correct Polarization Technique To Calibrate Hard Targets For Coherent Lidar Systems

Author

Richard A. Anderson, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of an integrating sphere in a comparison technique to calibrate hard targets. Real targets do not completely depolarize the incident laser radiation. The directional-hemispherical, conical-hemispherical, and bihemispherical reflectance of a real target is a (4x4) matrix. This matrix can be only be measured if the walls of the integrating sphere do not completely depolarize the incident radiation on the first strike. The best method to measure the monostatic reflectance of a target is via a direct measurement. © 1989 SPIE.

Recommended Citation

R. A. Anderson, "A Correct Polarization Technique To Calibrate Hard Targets For Coherent Lidar Systems," Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 1181, pp. 232 - 243, Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, Dec 1989.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963776

Department(s)

Physics

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1996-756X; 0277-786X

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2023 Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

12 Dec 1989