Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (LAWS) Technology Status

David J. Wilson; Shelby C. Kurzius; B. Hobson Shirley; W. W. Montgomery; Carl J. Buczek; Charles DiMarzio

doi:10.1117/12.963754

12 December 1989 Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (LAWS) Technology Status

David J. Wilson, Shelby C. Kurzius, B. Hobson Shirley, W. W. Montgomery, Carl J. Buczek, Charles DiMarzio

Proceedings Volume 1181, 5th Conf on Coherent Laser Radar: Technology and Applications; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963754
Event: Fifth Conference on Coherent Laser Radar, 1989, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Technology requirements are identified for 5 year operation of a LAWS type instrument between on-orbit maintenance visits. This paper statuses identified technology maturity levels. While LAWS is certainly an advanced technology instrument, the technologies required for most LAWS subsystems have either been previously demonstrated as flight hardware or will be demonstrated in the near future. The transmitter laser is the principle subsystem requiring technology enhancement. The basic LAWS subsystems are delineated as follows: transmitter laser; receiver-processor; optical; mechanical and support; command, control, communications; and electrical power. The following paragraphs present each of these subsystems and current as well as projected technology status for assemblies of each.

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David J. Wilson, Shelby C. Kurzius, B. Hobson Shirley, W. W. Montgomery, Carl J. Buczek, and Charles DiMarzio "Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (LAWS) Technology Status", Proc. SPIE 1181, 5th Conf on Coherent Laser Radar: Technology and Applications, (12 December 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963754

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