A dual mode LADAR/SAL apparatus is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus
includes a gimbal capable of scanning in azimuth and in elevation and a
sensor mounted on the gimbal. The sensor includes a telescope, a LADAR
optical path, and a SAL optical path. The telescope defines an exit pupil
through which the sensor collects reflected light. The sensor further
includes means for directing light received through the telescope to the
LADAR optical path in a first position and to the SAL optical path in a
second position such that the SAL optical path receives the collected
light from the exit pupil of the telescope. The means may be, for
example, a mirror. In a second aspect, an apparatus includes a gimbal
capable of scanning in azimuth and in elevation, and a sensor mounted on
the gimbal. The sensor includes a telescope defining an exit pupil
through which the sensor collects reflected light. The sensor is capable
of operating in a LADAR mode and in a SAL mode and receiving collected
light in the SAL mode through a limited portion of the exit pupil.