Abstract: A high-speed logarithmic amplifier that has been successfully used to improve the dynamic range of a scanning lidar is described. The amplifier incorporates built-in baseline correction and calibration circuits, allowing ...

Abstract: Modification of a commercial Met One 237A optical sensor to accept custom electronics consisting of a single logarithmic amplifier providing 256 size bins over the 0.3?14-?m diameter range is described. Configuration of ...