Portable target locator apparatus and method of use

Details Portable target locator apparatus and method of use Portable target locator apparatus and method of use

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)

Optics: measuring and testing

Angle measuring or angular axial alignment

Star/sun/satellite position indication with photodetection

C356S139100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11304930

ABSTRACT:
A portable target locator for use by a ground observer to accurately determine the location of a target and transmit location information and firing instructions to an unmanned vehicle so the unmanned vehicle can locate the target and perform an operation based on the firing instructions. The apparatus comprises optics for permitting a user to see a magnified view of the target; a location determining component for determining a location of the apparatus; rangefinder for determining a range from the apparatus to the target; an Azimuth sensor for determining an Azimuth from the apparatus to the target; a processor for determining the location of the target based on the location of the apparatus, the range to the target, and the Azimuth from the apparatus to the targets, a transmitter for transmitting the location information and the firing instructions to the unmanned vehicle, and a portable handheld housing.

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