Method and system for analyzing overhead line geometries

Details Method and system for analyzing overhead line geometries Method and system for analyzing overhead line geometries

2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)

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

Transmission through media other than air or free space

C342S02500R, C342S027000, C342S052000, C342S053000, C342S054000, C342S175000, C342S195000, C342S196000, C342S357490, C342S357490, C701S200000, C701S207000, C701S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06853327

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems are provided for characterizing an overhead line. A radar signal is propagated in a region that includes at least a portion of the overhead line and a reference object, which may, for example, be a ground surface, growth over a ground surface, or another overhead line. A reflected radar signal is received from the overhead line and the reference object. A determination is made of a geometric relationship between the overhead line and the reference object, such as by determining a minimal separation between the overhead line and the reference object.

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