Comparison of TOF, FMCW and Phase-Shift Laser Range-Finding Methods by Simulation and Measurement

Olyaee, S.; Mohammad Nejad, S.

doi:10.22061/tej.2006.1236

Document Type : Original Research Paper

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S. Olyaee ¹
S. Mohammad Nejad ²

¹ Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University,Tehran,Iran

² University of Science and Technology,Tehran,Iran

https://doi.org/10.22061/tej.2006.1236

Abstract

Since 1970s the use of laser based range-finders has become a necessary part of many military and domestic systems. According to the needs and the circumstances, many different types of such systems have been developed and their technologies are adapted to the local needs. Distance or displacement measurement in the medium range is mainly divided to three groups; time of flight, frequency modulation continuous wave, and phase-shift laser range finder. In this paper we present the design, implementation and/or simulation of three such systems and compare their characteristics.

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Volume 1, special issue
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Comparison of TOF, FMCW and Phase-Shift Laser Range-Finding Methods by Simulation and Measurement

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Volume 1, special issueOctober 2006Pages 51-58

Volume 1, special issue
October 2006
Pages 51-58