Optics: measuring and testing – Range or remote distance finding – With photodetection
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-22
2008-08-19
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Optics: measuring and testing
Range or remote distance finding
With photodetection
C356S004010, C356S028000, C382S103000, C382S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07414706
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for imaging targets using an unmanned air vehicle. The method comprises the steps of making a determination of cloud obscuration of a target, selecting an imaging sensor based on the cloud obscuration determination, and using the selected imaging sensor to produce an image of the target. An apparatus that performs the method is also provided.
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Farmer Randolph Gregory
LaColla Gerard Michael
Nichols William Mark
Brainard Timothy A
Lenart, Esq. Robert P.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
Tarcza Thomas H.
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