Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controls its own optical systems
Patent
1992-01-31
1993-11-09
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controls its own optical systems
2502081, 382 48, 358103, G01J 120, H04N 700, G06K 920
Patent
active
052605574
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for tracking a light source in a transient event rich environment locks on to a light source incident on a field-of-view 1 of a charge-coupled-device (CCD) array 6, validates the permanence of said light source and transmits data relating to the brilliance and location of said light source if said light source is determined to be permanent.
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Abreu Rene
Bolin Kenneth
Flynn David
Fowski Walter
Kissh Frank
Denson-Low Wanda K.
Hays Robert A.
Hughes Aircraft Company
Messinger Michael
Nelms David C.
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