Electromagnetic radiation source locating system
US9874625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/13
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electromagnetic radiation source locating system including an electromagnetic radiation sensor including an antenna configured to detect a radiant energy transmission. A position detector is in communication with the controller and is configured to detect the position of the antenna relative to a reference coordinate system, while an orientation sensor is in communication with the controller and is configured to detect the orientation of the antenna and provide an orientation signal to the controller. A range sensor is configured to detect the distance to an aligned object in the path of a directional vector and provide a distance signal indicative thereof to the controller. An aerial vehicle may be in communication with the controller and configured to drop a marker for guiding navigators to the source of the radiant energy transmission.
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