False alarm and detection probability factors and their implementation on LIDAR design

A statistical model has been developed for the analysis and design of Laser Radar systems (LIDAR).A set of equations, developed for conventional Radar systems, was reconfigured and adapted to the optical case.The analysis and the related developed set of equations were dedicated to the case of detecting co-operative retro reflector carrying targets against background which is a composition of clutter, noise and backscatter sources.The equations developed were evaluated against realisitic system and atmospheric conditions presenting the relations between detection and false alarms probabilities and effective range. This method is very useful in evaluation and design of LIDAR Systems.