Hypervelocity impact detection method and system for determining impact location in a detection surface
US8307694B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hypervelocity impact detection method and system for determining the precise impact location in a detection surface, of impacts such as ballistic missile intercepts, micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD) or other shock events, utilizes a gridless detection surface capable of propagating radio frequency (RF) impact detection signals responsive to receiving hypervelocity impacts from objects, and multiple sensors on the detection surface that directly measure radio frequency RF emissions generated by the hypervelocity impacts on the surface, and a time of arrival (TOA) position measurement technique for determining the precise impact location in the detection surface.
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