Long range 3D imaging and bistatic lidar using high resolution SPAD camera

Abstract

Long range 3D imaging is a key technology for future target acquisition and ID. Dstl have demonstrated high resolution 3D image acquisition of representative vehicle targets at a range of 1.4 km in daylight, using currently available visible band technology. With modern GPS timing capabilities, it should also be possible to separate laser and camera by some considerable distance, enabling long baseline bistatic lidar or distributed sensing to be achieved. Preliminary results from an exploration of this concept will also be shown.