Light detection and ranging system with solid state spectral scanning
A technology for optical detection and ranging equipment, which is applied in radio wave measurement systems, measurement devices, and electromagnetic wave re-radiation, etc., and can solve problems such as reducing coupling efficiency and weak signal detection.
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[0021] Example implementations of the present disclosure relate to an improved scanning LIDAR system. Example implementations of the present disclosure are based on a type of LIDAR that uses frequency modulation (FM) and coherent detection to overcome the shortcomings of conventional LIDAR systems and the limitations of existing FM LIDAR systems. Historically, FM LIDAR systems have suffered significant losses in the return path of the beam; thus, such systems, which are typically quite bulky, require higher average beam output powers to measure distances comparable to time-of-flight (TOF) LIDAR systems. However, the range is limited by the operating distance for eye-safe output power.
[0022] Example implementations of the present disclosure are configured to measure range and speed simultaneously using coherent detection, with the added benefit of immunity to crosstalk from other LIDAR systems. Other implementations can be used with non-coherent systems to improve range, fr...
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