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公开(公告)号:US11855111B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-26
申请号:US17238477
申请日:2021-04-23
Inventor: Mark L. Oskotsky , Thomas Altamura , Daniel Engheben , Morgan Jolley , Christopher V. Lipari , Vincent Lipari , Jerry Ma , Michael J. Russo, Jr. , Yueli Zhang
IPC: H01L27/146 , G02B3/00 , G02B13/00 , G02B9/12 , G02B13/14
CPC classification number: H01L27/14627 , G02B3/0037 , G02B9/12 , G02B13/0005 , G02B13/14
Abstract: A Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) objective lens having an F # of 2.64 and a 33.6° angular field of view. It is deployed, with a focal plane and scanning system, on an airborne platform for remote sensing applications. Focal length is 9 inches, and the image is formed on a focal plane constituting CCD or CMOS with micro lenses. The lens has, from object to image, three optical element groups with a cold shield/aperture stop. Group 1 has a positive optical power and three optical elements; Group 2 has a positive optical power and four optical elements; Group 3 has a positive optical power and three optical elements. The objective lens is made of two Germanium and Silicon. The lens is both apochromatic and orthoscopic, and corrected for monochromatic and chromatic aberrations over 3.3 to 5.1 micrometers.
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公开(公告)号:US11852211B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-26
申请号:US17017218
申请日:2020-09-10
Inventor: Benjamin K. Campbell , Robert Chadbourne , Ryan Dippel , Michael J. Shaw
CPC classification number: F16F1/10 , F16F1/021 , F16F1/043 , B33Y80/00 , F16F2224/0216 , F16F2228/06 , F16F2238/024
Abstract: A 3D printed additively manufactured (AM) elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly system includes a base section; elliptical bifurcating torsion springs, each including a bifurcated legs section supported by the base; a bifurcated elliptical torsion spring section contiguous with the bifurcated legs section; and a single upper section contiguous with the elliptical torsion spring section. The single upper section includes a connection component, and the device material includes Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) heat-treated Ti6Al4V. The elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly is printed as one part by a 3D additive manufacturing process, and the bifurcation maintains consistent balance while being torqued. The stiffness-spring rate of the device is at least partly controlled by varying cross-sectional shape and diameters by the 3D additive manufacturing printing.
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公开(公告)号:US20230409517A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-21
申请号:US17841720
申请日:2022-06-16
Inventor: David D. Moser , Christopher N. Peters , Daniel L. Stanley , Umair Aslam , Elizabeth J. Williams , Angelica Sunga
CPC classification number: G06F15/7817 , G06F13/385 , G06F15/7871 , G06F13/1668
Abstract: An encapsulation block for a digital signal processing (DSP) block. The encapsulation block includes DSP block having an input terminal, an output terminal, and an input clock. The encapsulation block also includes pacing control network operatively connected with the input terminal, the output terminal, and the input clock of the DSP block. The input terminal of the DSP block is configured to receive a samples-in data stream inputted at a predefined clock period defined by the input clock. The output terminal of the DSP block is configured to receive a samples-out data stream outputted at a predefined paced parameter. The pacing control network is configured to control data flow at the samples-in data stream and the samples-out data stream independently of the DSP block.
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公开(公告)号:US20230409502A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-21
申请号:US17841724
申请日:2022-06-16
Inventor: David D. MOSER , Daniel L. STANLEY , Tate J. KEEGAN , Sheldon L. GRASS , Joshua C. SCHABEL , Christopher N. PETERS
CPC classification number: G06F13/4068 , G06F21/6218
Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of encapsulation blocks having a plurality of digital signal processing (DSP) blocks provided with preconfigured logic functions and a plurality of pacing control networks operatively connected with the plurality of DSP blocks. The system also includes a streaming cross bar operatively connected with each encapsulation block of the plurality of encapsulation blocks. Each encapsulation block of the plurality of encapsulation blocks includes a DSP block of the plurality of DSP blocks and a pacing control network of the plurality of the pacing control networks. Each DSP block of the plurality of DSP blocks is independently and separately connected with the streaming cross bar via the plurality of pacing control networks.
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公开(公告)号:US20230408630A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-21
申请号:US17841860
申请日:2022-06-16
Inventor: Alexander D. Johnson , Jonothan S. Jensen
CPC classification number: G01S7/0231 , G01S7/038
Abstract: A Simultaneous Transmit and Receive (STaR) system utilizing high power transmitters and high sensitivity receivers in conjunction with one or more signal polarizers to maintain far-field polarization efficiency for both transmission and reception of same (or similar) frequency content at the same time. This STaR system maintains far-field polarization efficiency to remote target(s) while simultaneously introducing a near-field polarization mismatch between the transmission and receiver subsystems for higher isolation and reduced coupling.
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公开(公告)号:US20230384417A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-30
申请号:US17752925
申请日:2022-05-25
Inventor: David A. Mouille , David A Haessig, JR.
IPC: G01S7/36 , H04B1/00 , H04W12/037
CPC classification number: G01S7/36 , H04B1/0053 , H04W12/037
Abstract: A hybrid RADAR and communication system provides both RADAR and wireless communication (COMMS) that share the same antenna, transmit and receive amplifiers, and other hardware, thereby reducing size, weight, and power requirements. In embodiments, COMMS implementation only requires adding additional software to a RADAR system. Embodiments are EW/COMMS systems that provide electronic warfare and wireless communication. EW/COMMS embodiments facilitate communication in hostile environments by enabling data exchange at any frequency within a broad EW frequency range. Communication signals can be obfuscated by interleaving them with EW waveforms at the same RF frequency. Collaborative communication between EW systems is enhanced by reducing EW communication lag times. Systems with physically distinct broadband and narrow band receivers can negotiate data exchange timing and frequencies by exchanging low power, low data rate control signals that are detected by the broadband receiver, while subsequent high density data bursts are received by the narrowband receiver.
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公开(公告)号:US11815335B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-14
申请号:US16467243
申请日:2016-12-15
Inventor: Joseph D. Vasile , David J. Schorr , James H. Steenson, Jr.
IPC: F41G7/22
CPC classification number: F41G7/226 , F41G7/2293
Abstract: Systems are disclosed for navigating a missile to a target using a fixed sensor onboard the missile. In an embodiment, a system includes a launch platform traveling a pre-programmed route to deliver the missile within an area. The missile travels a first flight path through the area in effort to detect targets. If no targets are detected along the first flight path, the missile transitions to a second flight path, different from the first flight path, to locate targets off-axis relative to the first flight path. While the missile travels the second flight path, the sensor receives signal identifying a target located at a position off-axis relative to the first flight path. The missile then adjusts the second flight path to direct the missile to the target. In an example embodiment, the first flight path is straight or arced, while the second flight path is u-shaped, corkscrew-shaped, or spiral-shaped.
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公开(公告)号:US11811130B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-07
申请号:US17178372
申请日:2021-02-18
Inventor: Jason E. Bardo , Wesley N. Allen , Benjamin G. McMahon
CPC classification number: H01Q1/125 , H01Q1/08 , H01Q1/1235 , H01Q1/32 , H01Q3/005
Abstract: An antenna positioner provided on a deployable vehicle. The antenna positioner includes a base and a frame having a plurality of plates oriented at an angle relative to one another. Each plate may include a low band antenna and a high band antenna. The base is located inside a chamber of the deployable vehicle. The frame is movable relative to the base between a collapsed position, where the entire frame is positioned within the chamber, and an extended position wherein at least a portion of the frame extends outwardly through an opening in the deployable vehicle's exterior wall. The frame is pivotally engaged with the base and a gearing mechanism pivots the frame between the collapsed position and the extended position to arrange the antennas at a desired orientation relative to the deployable vehicle's exterior wall so as to maximize the antenna's near-vertical Field of View (FoV).
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公开(公告)号:US11810309B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-07
申请号:US17131219
申请日:2020-12-22
Inventor: Stephen P. DelMarco , Victor T. Tom
CPC classification number: G06T7/55 , G01C5/005 , G01C21/04 , G06T7/30 , G06T7/70 , H04N23/90 , G06T2207/10032 , G06T2207/30244
Abstract: Techniques are provided for vision-based altitude estimation using one or more platform mounted cameras. An embodiment includes generating projected ground imagery of imagery provided by cameras of the platform, the projection based on a hypothesized altitude. The method also includes obtaining reference ground imagery based on the location of the platform, the location based on platform navigation data. The method further includes registering the projected ground imagery to the reference ground imagery and generating a match score associated with the registration. The method further includes selecting the hypothesized altitude as the estimated altitude based on the match score (e.g., if the match score exceeds a threshold value or is maximized over a set of hypothesized altitudes. The method may further include otherwise adjusting the hypothesized altitude and repeating the altitude estimation process based on the adjusted hypothesized altitude to search for an improved estimated altitude based on the match score.
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公开(公告)号:US11789725B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-17
申请号:US17170311
申请日:2021-02-08
Inventor: Charles C. Gasdick , Daniel B. Harrison , Michael F. Roske
Abstract: A modular electronic warfare (EW) framework that is implemented into a first preexisting EW system with associated hardware and firmware to leverage the capabilities of the first preexisting EW system into a second, different preexisting EW system with associated hardware and firmware. The modular EW framework includes a tracking framework and a logic framework. The tracking framework is configured to receive a first set of objects from a preexisting EW system and augments the first set of objects with at least one parameter and outputs the second set of objects. The logic framework is configured to receive the set of second objects from the tracking framework and implements at least one process onto the second set of objects and outputs a third set of objects. A multi-core processor is used to operate the modular EW framework. The multi-core processor is configured to execute the at least one parameter to output the second set of objects and configured to execute the at least one process to output the third set of objects The first set of objects in the fixed EW system remains unaffected within the fixed EW system. The first set of objects is different than the second and third sets of objects. The modular EW framework is also platform-agnostic and can be implemented with a broad suite of computer processing units and operating systems. Each of the tracking framework and the logic framework of the modular EW framework are asynchronous.
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