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Passive millimeter wave spectrometer for remote detection of chemical plumes

US7495218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/1793
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for the passive measurement of spectral lines from the absorption or emission by polar molecules. The system includes mmW front-end assembly, back-end electronics, and data acquisition hardware and software was assembled. The method relates to methods for processing multi-channel radiometric data from passive mmW detection systems.

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