Suitable Combination of Direct Intensity Modulation and Spreading Sequence for LIDAR with Pulse Coding.

Area of Science:

• Photonics and Optical Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Remote Sensing Technology

Background:

• Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) systems utilize coded pulse scanning for measurements.
• The number of laser pulses in Optical Code-Division Multiple Access (OCDMA) systems impacts measurement parameters.
• Pulse characteristics like width, power, and duration influence LIDAR's maximum range and measurement point density.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate various modulation and spreading technology combinations for OCDMA in LIDAR.
• To evaluate the performance and characteristics of different OCDMA techniques within LIDAR systems.
• To determine optimal OCDMA configurations for diverse operational environments.

Main Methods:

• Suggestion of potential modulation and spreading technology combinations for OCDMA.
• Performance and characteristic evaluation of proposed OCDMA techniques.
• Analysis of optimal combinations based on varying environmental factors.

Main Results:

• Identified specific combinations of modulation and spreading technologies suitable for OCDMA-based LIDAR.
• Quantified the performance trade-offs associated with different OCDMA approaches.
• Characterized the impact of these parameters on LIDAR's measurement distance and point acquisition rate.

Conclusions:

• The choice of OCDMA modulation and spreading significantly affects LIDAR system capabilities.
• Optimal OCDMA configurations can be determined based on specific environmental requirements.
• This research provides a framework for enhancing LIDAR performance through advanced OCDMA integration.