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Laser surveillance system

US8395779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 8, 2011
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/497
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser surveillance system includes a housing positioned generally at or below a water line and a laser and detector mechanism positioned within the housing. The mechanism includes a laser source and a sensor. The laser source is configured to project a laser beam towards a vessel being inspected. The sensor is configured to receive a reflection of the laser beam.

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