| Literature DB >> 18259446 |
Abstract
The advantages and limitations of using the pseudorandom-noise (PN)-code technique in comparison with pulsed direct detection are discussed. Because the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the PN codes is dependent on the average atmospheric return, strong returns from short ranges and clouds determine the SNR for all ranges. The SNR of a profile obtained by pulsed direct detection exceeds that of the PN-code technique for laser beams with the same average power.Year: 1997 PMID: 18259446 DOI: 10.1364/ao.36.006021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Opt ISSN: 1559-128X Impact factor: 1.980