Wind Monitoring Along the Trajectory in Support of Rocket Firings*

Although CO2 laser Doppler velocimeters have been available in semi-breadboard form for over 10 years, only with the introduction of compact, reliable wave-guide lasers have these systems become available for the tactical environment. Today requirements can be identified for using rugged, compact laser velocimeters for monitoring wind velocities in the boost phase regime in support of free-flight rocket systems.