Disruptor guidance system and methods based on scatter imaging
US8532823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for guiding a disruptor robot in disruption of an explosive device. The system includes a source of penetrating radiation, having a coordinated position on the robot with respect to a disrupter coupled to robot, and at least one detector for detecting radiation produced by the source and scattered by the explosive device. An analyzer produces an image of the explosive device and facilitates identification of a disruption target of the explosive device. A controller positions the disruptor with respect to the explosive device so that the disruptor is aimed at the disruption target.
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