The optical measurement of air movements using Doppler lidar allows the implementation of advanced control concepts. These can predict wind conditions and thus lead to increased safety and efficiency (e.g. in aircraft or wind turbines). However, Doppler Lidar technology is complex and expensive, which limits its applicability.
Using innovative methods of optical sensor technology and integrated opto-electronic circuit technology, we want to develop a new class of Doppler lidar sensors. This utilises a novel optical setup and single photon detection to enable a compact and cost-efficient design. This will enable a broad application of this technology to increase efficiency and safety in the next generation of aircraft.
This internal R&D project is carried out jointly with the Institute of Electrodynamics, Microwave and Circuit Engineering (EMCE) of the Vienna University of Technology and is supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG (project # 900822).
