Dual use RF directed energy weapon and imager

Details Dual use RF directed energy weapon and imager Dual use RF directed energy weapon and imager

2007-05-17

2011-11-01

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

Reexamination Certificate

active

08049173

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an dual use RF directed energy weapon and imager. A generator may provide a first beam of RF electromagnetic energy which may be directed to an object by a beam director. An imager may form an image of the object. The imager may share an aperture defined by the beam director.

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