Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Transmission through media other than air or free space
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Pihulic, Daniel (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Transmission through media other than air or free space
Reexamination Certificate
active
07109910
ABSTRACT:
A frequency-stepped radar may be used to detect buried landmines by sequentially inducing vibrations of different frequencies in the landmine. A sensor detects signals associated with the vibrations, and a processor processes the signals to detect the landmine.
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Scott Waymond
Steinway William
L-3 Communications CyTerra Corporation
Pihulic Daniel
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