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Method and apparatus for tracking sonar targets

US6683820B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2002
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/66
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for analyzing newly acquired and faded or lost sonar contacts. Initial processing identifies a list of possible associations between a newly acquired contact and lost contacts. Subsequent processing of the possible associations reduces the number of possible associations that a sonar operator must consider in determining whether an acquired contact represents a new contact, a reacquired lost or faded contact.

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