Compact lidar system using laser diode, binary continuous wave power modulation, and an avalanche photodiode-based receiver controlled by a digital signal processor

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ProjectACTRIS-2 - Aerosols, Clouds, and Trace gases Research InfraStructure (EC-H2020-654109)
TELEDETECCION LIDAR ATMOSFERICA Y OBSERVACIONES COOPERATIVAS: EXPLOTACION, PROCESADO DE LA SEÑAL Y BALANCE RADIATIVO. (MINECO-TEC2015-63832-P)
TELEDETECCION LIDAR ATMOSFERICA Y OBSERVACIONES COOPERATIVAS: EXPLOTACION, PROCESADO DE LA SEÑAL Y BALANCE RADIATIVO. (MINECO-TEC2015-63832-P)
Abstract
We analyze the practical limits of a lidar system based on the use of a laser diode, random binary continuous wave power modulation, and an avalanche photodiode (APD)-based photereceiver, combined with the control and computing power of the digital signal processors (DSP) currently available. The target is to design a compact portable lidar system made all in semiconductor technology, with a low-power demand and an easy configuration of the system, allowing change in some of its features through software. Unlike many prior works, we emphasize the use of APDs instead of photomultiplier tubes to detect the return signal and the application of the system to measure not only hard targets, but also medium-range aerosols and clouds. We have developed an experimental prototype to evaluate the behavior of the system under different environmental conditions. Experimental results provided by the prototype are presented and discussed.
CitationArdanuy, A., Comeron, A. Compact lidar system using laser diode, binary continuous wave power modulation, and an avalanche photodiode-based receiver controlled by a digital signal processor. "Optical engineering", 18 Abril 2018, vol. 57, núm. 4, p. 044104-1-044104-10.
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