Imaging lidar transmitter downlink for command guidance of under

Details Imaging lidar transmitter downlink for command guidance of under Imaging lidar transmitter downlink for command guidance of under

1993-05-13

1995-08-15

Sotomayor, John B.

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Combined with diverse type radiant energy system

With laser

367 88, 114 212, 114 213, 89 154, 348114, 342 25, 342 62, 342 13, 342 68, G01S 1386, G01S 1589, G01S 1389

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ABSTRACT:
An underwater maneuverable vehicle is presented which carries an explosive charge and can be used for immediate removal or destruction of various menaces to navigation and other underwater hazards. The battery powered vehicle is air dropped from a platform which carries an imaging lidar system for detection and is operated and navigationally controlled in conjunction with an imaging lidar system. In accordance with an important feature of this invention, an optical lidar downlink is used to control the submerged underwater maneuverable vehicle from an airborne platform. The downlink is pulse spaced modulated. Command signals are secure, and are decoded aboard the vehicle. Control in speed, heading and depth, as well as command detonation are available using this technique.

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