Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Combined with diverse type radiant energy system – With laser
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Combined with diverse type radiant energy system
With laser
C342S021000, C342S027000, C342S028000, C342S052000, C342S059000, C342S061000, C342S067000, C342S073000, C342S074000, C342S118000, C342S146000, C342S147000, C342S158000, C342S175000, C342S195000, C089S001110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07046187
ABSTRACT:
An active protection system comprising an ultrawideband radar for threat detection, an optical tracker for precision threat position measurement, and a high powered laser for threat kill or mitigation. The uwb radar may use a sparse array antenna and may also utilize Doppler radar information. The high powered laser may be of the optically pumped solid state type and in one embodiment may share optics with the optical tracker. In one embodiment, the UWB radar is used to focus the high power laser. Alternative interceptor type kill mechanisms are disclosed. In a further embodiment, the kill mechanism may be directed to the source of the threat.
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Fullerton Larry W.
Richards James L.
Roberts Mark D.
Gregory Bernarr E.
Richards James
Time Domain Corporation
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