Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 52, Issue 2, 0204001(2025)

Optimization of Ranging and Velocity Measurement Capability of a Double-Pulse Coherent System

Si Chen, Haiyang Zhang*, Fahong Jin, Lin Wang, and Changming Zhao
Author Affiliations
  • School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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    Figures & Tables(18)
    Double-pulse waveform
    Principle of double-pulse velocimetry and ranging
    Construction principle of a double pulse coherent system
    Relationship between target micro-motion frequency and phase difference
    Relationship between pulse interval and double-pulse phase difference of double-pulse system detecting low- and high-speed targets. (a)‒(c) Low-speed target; (d)‒(f) high-speed target
    Relationship between pulse interval and double-pulse phase difference of double-pulse system detecting ultrahigh-speed targets. (a)Ultrahigh-speed target with frequency of 500 Hz; (b) ultrahigh-speed target with frequency of 1 kHz
    Relationship between pulse interval and double-pulse phase difference of double-pulse system detecting ultrahigh-speed targets. (a)Ultrahigh-speed target with frequency of 5 kHz; (b) ultrahigh-speed target with frequency of 10 kHz; (c) ultrahigh-speed target with frequency of 1 MHz
    Effect of CNR on shooting noise
    Effect of ΔT/Ts on coherent noise
    Experimental schematic diagram
    Experimental setup photos. (a) Photo of the loop; (b) NKT laser; (c) the target and revolving stage
    Generated double-pulse signal
    Comparison of double-pulse signals measured by the two balanced detectors
    Double-pulse signal measured by balanced detector 2
    Parameters such as loop-length of detected target and pulse interval of double-pulse show dependence with LIDAR parameters
    • Table 1. Summary of the characteristics on the relationship curve between pulse interval and double-pulse phase difference for moving targets in a dual-pulse detection system

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      Table 1. Summary of the characteristics on the relationship curve between pulse interval and double-pulse phase difference for moving targets in a dual-pulse detection system

      Micro-motion speedCurve typeCurve featureInterpulse interval
      Low speedParabolaThe consistency of plus-minus of phase differencesμs level
      High speed
      Ultra-high speedCosine-like curve with variable amplitudeRight angled triangle and variable amplitude cosine curve envelopems level
    • Table 2. Error analysis of phase difference in ranging and velocity measurement experiments

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      Table 2. Error analysis of phase difference in ranging and velocity measurement experiments

      Ranging
      NumberEquivalent distance /mTheoretical phase differenceActual phase differenceError /%
      114.50.00770.007700
      232.50.02010.020070.15
      382.50.05180.051910.22
      Velocity measurement
      NumberVelocity /(r/s)Theoretical phase differenceActual phase differenceError /%
      43-0.003621-0.003630.24
    • Table 3. Analysis of distance and velocity errors

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      Table 3. Analysis of distance and velocity errors

      Ranging
      NumberEquivalent distance /mTheoretical distance /mActual distance /mError /%
      114.521.1121.100.04
      232.547.3247.240.17
      382.5120.12120.360.20
      Velocity measurement
      NumberSetting velocity /(r/s)Inversion velocity /(r/s)Error /%
      43.0003.0070.23
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    Si Chen, Haiyang Zhang, Fahong Jin, Lin Wang, Changming Zhao. Optimization of Ranging and Velocity Measurement Capability of a Double-Pulse Coherent System[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025, 52(2): 0204001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Measurement and metrology

    Received: May. 7, 2024

    Accepted: Jun. 18, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 16, 2025

    The Author Email: Zhang Haiyang (ocean@bit.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL240844

    CSTR:32183.14.CJL240844

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