Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Echo systems
Patent
1989-03-23
1990-05-01
Tarcza, Thomas H.
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Echo systems
367135, G01S 1500
Patent
active
049224670
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in detecting the substance of an object contained within an enclosure. The apparatus is comprised of an acoustic transmitter for transmitting a pulse of acoustic energy at a first side of the enclosure. A first acoustic receiver is provided for receiving acoustic energy reflected from the object to produce a reflected acoustic energy signal. A second acoustic receiver is provided for receiving acoustic energy which has been transmitted or refracted through the object to produce a transmitted acoustic energy signal. A signal processor is connected to the transmitter and to said first and second receivers. The signal processor processes the transmitted pulse of acoustic energy, the reflected acoustic energy signal and the transmitted acoustic energy signal to produce an object signature indicative of the object. A comparator is provided for comparing the object signature with the signature of known objects to determine the substance of the object. In accordance with the present invention, "enclosure" is defined as being a hollow box like structure having an object to be detected and identified with respect to its substance located therein, for example, a suitcase containing and object, or a quantity of material having an object to be detected and identified with respect to its substance buried therein, for example, an object buried in the earth relatively close to the surface.
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Baker John A.
Pihulic Daniel T.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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