Acoustic aircraft tracker and warning system
US9632171B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for tracking aircraft, helicopters and/or other objects at an airfield using acoustics of the aircraft, helicopters and/or other objects. A method receives first acoustical data at a first sensor and second acoustical data is also received at a second sensor. The first and second sensors may be carried by a first structurally supportive body member. Based at least in part on the first acoustical data and the second acoustical data a range and a bearing of the aircraft is determined from a predetermined location at the airfield. The range and bearing can be determined by using a beam forming algorithm. Based on the range and the bearing, the method displays the location the aircraft on a display.
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