• Acta Optica Sinica
  • Vol. 40, Issue 19, 1912002 (2020)
Linlin Zhao1、2, Zihao Yuan1、2, Xiaojie Sun1、2, Mingfei Li1、2、*, and Yuanxing Liu1、2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Beijing Institute of Aerospace Control Devices, Beijing 100039, China
  • 2Quantum Engineering Research Center of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Beijing 100094, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/AOS202040.1912002 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Linlin Zhao, Zihao Yuan, Xiaojie Sun, Mingfei Li, Yuanxing Liu. Range and Attitude Measurements Based on Second-Order Correlations of Optical Field[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2020, 40(19): 1912002 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Long-distance and high-precision range and attitude measurements are key technologies in fields such as aerospace remote sensing, target recognition, and navigation control. Here, we theoretically and experimentally study the second-order correlations of the thermal light field for deep Fresnel-zone ranging, and we achieve a precision of 0.5 mm. In addition, we demonstrate with a proof-of-principle simulation experiment that this ranging method can be utilized to measure the target attitude. This method, which can achieve high-precision range measurements over long distances, can be used as a supplement to traditional laser-ranging technology. This method can employ natural light sources such as stars light to measure distance and attitude, and has less demand for energy and other resources. It can provide a new solution for satellite positioning and other space ranging needs.
    Linlin Zhao, Zihao Yuan, Xiaojie Sun, Mingfei Li, Yuanxing Liu. Range and Attitude Measurements Based on Second-Order Correlations of Optical Field[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2020, 40(19): 1912002
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