System and method for optimization-based sensor steering and tracking
US7221436B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/66
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of tracking a target includes: (a) receiving energy from the target at a plurality of spatial orientations; (b) processing the received energy; (c) evaluating a penalty function at each of the plurality of spatial orientations; (d) selecting a new spatial orientation based on the evaluation; and (e) orienting a receiver to receive energy from the target at the new spatial orientation.
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