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Research on partially coherent laser detection model for UAV targets

  • Zhen Yang
  • , Xinlei Qu
  • , Bangzhu Qian
  • , Yong Zhang*
  • , Jianglong Zhang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • National Key Laboratory of Laser Spatial Information
  • Zhengzhou Research Institute of HIT

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Four-quadrant detectors are extensively used in laser semi-active guidance and precision displacement measurement due to their rapid response and high spatial resolution. With significant advancements in drone technology, detection and identification have become key research priorities. As laser detection targets diversify, surface characteristics significantly impact angle measurement accuracy. Therefore, studying angle fluctuation mechanisms induced by smooth targets like drones and developing effective suppression methods are crucial for enhancing laser guidance system adaptability and multi-scenario reliability. This research establishes an innovative partially coherent echo angle measurement model. Simulation results demonstrate an angle measurement standard deviation of 0.701°. Further analysis reveals a positive correlation between this deviation and the product of echo coherence ratio and fully coherent echo standard deviation, physically explaining how reception distance affects measurement accuracy. The model provides a theoretical foundation for advancing laser semi-active guidance and UAV photoelectric detection technologies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThird International Academic Conference on Optics and Photonics, IACOP 2025
EditorsQiegen Liu, Weiqing Gao, Yang Yue
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510699823
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Feb 2026
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Academic Conference on Optics and Photonics, IACOP 2025 - Nanchang, China
Duration: 31 Oct 20252 Nov 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume14013
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference3rd International Academic Conference on Optics and Photonics, IACOP 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanchang
Period31/10/252/11/25

Keywords

  • Four-quadrant detector
  • partially coherent echo
  • speckle

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