Television – Responsive to nonvisible energy – Infrared
Patent
1997-04-07
2000-06-06
Rao, Andy
Television
Responsive to nonvisible energy
Infrared
348144, 348 35, H04N 718
Patent
active
060725249
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an apparatus for observing objects and determining their position. A SIRPS (Staring Infrared Panoramic Sensor) for observing objects in a 360.degree. field of view around the SIRPS is coupled with a GPS (global positioning system) to give position data for the objects observed by the SIRPS, an IMU (inertial measurement unit) which provides data on the attitude of the SIRPS and a transmitter to transmit the view of the objects and the position data to a user having a display showing him the objects and positions of the objects. The SIRPS, IMU, GPS and transmitter/receiver are combined in a pod which is placed in a position where it can have a large field of view such as by being flown over the area to be observed such as under a modified Rogollo wing tethered to the ground to hold it in position. A repeater will allow two way communications through the device which is in the air such that radio communications over barriers, such as hills, is enabled. A user receives the SIRPS images and displays them for viewing such that the user can then see objects and know their positions.
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Creekmore Veron R.
Davis John E.
Rao Andy
The Boeing Company
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