Multiple energic penetration and damage progression sensor improvements
US11169050B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M5/0091
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for detecting high speed hits on a target is disclosed. A first set of detection lines are would in one direction around a target, and a second set of detection lines is wound orthogonal or diagonal to the first set of lines around a target. Where the detection lines are light-transmissive fibers, cutting of a fiber by a high-speed projectile or fragment causes a flash of photons that are detected by a detector attached to that line. Materials the lines are embedded in may also cause bursts of photons when pierced that is detected by detectors. The lines may be laid in prefabricated panels, or attached to an exterior or interior skin of a target. Moldings may be used to ensure that a bend radius of the light-transmissive fibers is not exceeded.
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