WORKSHOP PAPER
Analysis of a coherent 3D imaging sensor for long-range LiDAR
Abstract
This paper presents the concepts and principles of coherent detection technology using analytical modeling. System level comparisons are made with a direct detection technology, namely, dToF and performance metrics such as SNR and detection probability are derived. The analysis particularly demonstrates the suitability of coherent imaging for long range LiDAR scenarios. Additionally, measurement results in support of the analysis are also presented.Keywords
3D imaging, coherent detection, LiDAR, system modeling,References
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