Methods and systems for plume characterization

Details Methods and systems for plume characterization Methods and systems for plume characterization

2008-02-29

2010-11-23

West, Jeffrey R (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Performance or efficiency evaluation

C702S189000, C250S494100, C250S495100, C250S50400H

Reexamination Certificate

active

07840380

ABSTRACT:
A method for mapping, in three dimensions, the contents of a plume within an area is described. The method includes distributing spectrally sensitive sensors on a first surface of a vehicle, distributing spectrally sensitive emitters on a second surface of a vehicle, causing the emitters to output a signal directed through the plume and towards the sensors, receiving at least a portion of the emitter output at the sensors, communicating an output of the sensors, the sensor output caused by the received optical emitter output, to a central processing unit, and analyzing the sensor outputs and time-based vehicle positions to characterize the plume and an area surrounding the plume in three dimensions over a period of time.

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United States Statutory Invention Registration No. US H2208H; Published Jan. 1, 2008; Inventor: Stytz, et al.

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