Optics: measuring and testing – Range or remote distance finding – With photodetection
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-08
2010-06-22
Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)
Optics: measuring and testing
Range or remote distance finding
With photodetection
Reexamination Certificate
active
07742151
ABSTRACT:
A laser-based system with laser detection and ranging (“LADAR”) and semi-active laser (“SAL”) system capabilities is disclosed. In a first aspect, an apparatus includes a gimbal capable of scanning in azimuth and in elevation and a sensor mounted on the gimbal capable of LADAR acquisition and laser designation. In a second aspect, a method includes flying an airborne vehicle through an environment, scanning a LADAR signal from a sensor into the field of regard to identify a target; and laser designating the identified target with the sensor.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
Ratcliffe Luke D
Tarcza Thomas H
Williams Morgan & Amerson P.C.
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