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Surveillance system and method

US8111187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2008
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/0866
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A passive system is described for detecting radar emissions from vessels, receiving the radar emissions and analysing the data using a series of algorithms and software manipulation to extract radar signatures representative of the identity of the vessel. The data output is capable of comparison with a stored set of data enabling accurate identification of the vessel. The resulting output is displayed on a suitable display. A system having a library of vessel emission signatures can either be created within the operator's library through measurement made, or it can be supplied from a central database. The system is capable of installation on sea, land or air-based platforms.

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