Correlation interferometer geolocation
US7233285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S3/46
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Correlation Interferometer Geo Location (CIGL) uses DF antenna array movement on an aircraft while taking a Plurality of sets of transmitted signal Measurements. Each measurement set is stored as data in a covariance matrix, and the matrices are each decomposed to yield measured array vectors. Using an array manifold table developed during calibration of the CIGI. system, and containing testing array vectors, the measured array vectors are each correlated to testing array vectors to develop a correlation Surface that includes compensation for perturbations Such as aircraft induced electromagnetic scattering, All the correlation surfaces are summed and normalized, with the resultant summation undergoing conjugate gradient processing to more accurately geo-locate the transmitter. Improved accuracy with fewer antennas and polarization independence are also achieved.
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