Integrated multi-frequency lidar / radar system for precise and robust Doppler measurements

F. Laghezza, F. Scotti, M. Scaffardi, A. Bogoni, D. Onori, V. Vercesi, A.C. Sodré

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Abstract

A novel architecture of an integrated photonic assisted radar-lidar system based on a single mode-locked laser is proposed and demonstrated. The lidar exploits a multi-frequency optical signal with tunable tones separation allowing a dynamic tradeoff among robustness and sensitivity of measurements. The radar, which employs the mode-locked laser for generating and receiving the radio-frequency signal operates in the X-band and simultaneously with the lidar. Velocity measurements for different tones separation are successfully demonstrated with good agreement between lidar and radar.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Radar Conference (2015 IEEE International Tadar Conference), May 10-15, 2015, Arlington, VA, USA
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1109-1113
ISBN (Print)9781479982325
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 IEEE International Radar Conference (RadarCon 2015) - Mariott Crystal Gateway, Arlington, United States
Duration: 10 May 201515 May 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE National Radar Conference - Proceedings
Volume2015-June
ISSN (Print)1097-5659

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Radar Conference (RadarCon 2015)
Abbreviated titleRadarCon 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington
Period10/05/1515/05/15

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