Method for dynamic heat sensing in hypersonic applications
US10141624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q5/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A heat sensing system and method for dynamic heat sensing may be implemented in a flight vehicle having a main antenna configured for sending and/or receipt of signals. The system includes an auxiliary antenna system that is arranged within a radome of the flight vehicle for detecting temperatures around the exterior surface of the radome. The auxiliary antenna is configured for receiving and measuring infrared or optical energy. Using the measured energy, the system is configured to determine whether the detected temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature and rotating the vehicle to equalize heat around the vehicle when the current temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature.
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