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Utilizing highly scattered light for intelligence through aerosols

US12117384B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2022
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/0046
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for modeling light transport through a scattering medium prior to being incident on a detector and a corresponding system is disclosed. The method determines the effects of scattering and absorption caused by particles as a function of the density, size, and refractive index of the particles, as well as the wavelength of the light source. Based on the determined scattering and absorption coefficients, the signal incident on the detector may be calculated. The calculation may also be inverted such that based upon the detected signal, an object may be detected, and its location in the scattering medium may be estimated.

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