Micron-precision measurement using a combined frequency-modulated continuous wave ladar autofocusing system at 60 meters standoff distance

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a novel combined frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) ladar autofocusing system and a fast compensation method for dispersion mismatch, which could allow high-precision ranging to be performed at a long distance. By using the dual-beam laser autofocusing system based on a liquid lens, this system can quickly complete a measurement with high-precision. The experimental results showed that the precision was below 126 μm in a range up to 60m, corresponding to a relative precision of 2.1 × 10 ^-6, compared to a reference interferometer.