Range-resolved pulsed and CWFM lidars: potential capabilities comparison

Author: Agishev R.   Gross B.   Moshary F.   Gilerson A.   Ahmed S.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0946-2171

Source: Applied Physics B, Vol.85, Iss.1, 2006-10, pp. : 149-162

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Abstract

An analytical comparison of key capabilities for both continuous wave frequency modulated (CWFM) lidar and incoherent pulsed lidar is presented. Principles of CWFM-lidar architectures are described and the CWFM-lidar equation is derived. The dimensionless parameterization methodology is applied to both broad- and narrow-band lidars to perform their detailed estimates and a comparison of the operation range and sensitivity.