Mars Observer Laser Altimeter: laser transmitter
Applied Optics, Vol. 33, Issue 15, pp. 3184-3188 (1994)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.33.003184
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Abstract
The Mars Observer Laser Altimeter utilizes a space-qualified diode-laser-pumped Q-switched Nd:YAG laser transmitter. A simple numerical model of the laser energetics is presented, which predicts the pulse energy and pulse width. Comparisons with the measured data available are made. The temperature dependence of the laser transmitter is also predicted. This dependence prediction is particularly important in determining the operational temperature range of the transmitter. Knowing the operational temperature range is especially important for a passive, thermally controlled laser operating in space.
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Citation
Robert S. Afzal, "Mars Observer Laser Altimeter: laser transmitter," Appl. Opt. 33, 3184-3188 (1994)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-33-15-3184
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