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Random Modulated Continuous Wave (RMCW) laser radar is a light-delivery
method that provides a complete data-capture tool used for many Ophir
applications including:
- atmospheric measurement
- target detection and identification
- obstacle detection and avoidance
- 3-D characterization of the earth’s surface
- biomass assessment
Random Modulated Continuous Wave is an effective light delivery
tool which enables the use of a low-power laser source.
Improved system safety
RMCW laser radar has been used by Ophir when low-peak power characteristics
are required. RMCW transmission allows for processing of returned
signals below the ambient light levels. RMCW lidars have low-peak power
emission compared with pulsed lidars.
Imaging through distributed aerosols
RMCW enables the acquisition of an image of distributed aerosols (dust,
snow, clouds) from hard targets (the ground and obstacles) with the unique
ability to “see” through a dust cloud, providing:
- 3D target and obstacle images
- detection of wires and other obstacles
- terrain slope measurements
- precision altimetry
- rate of descent
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