CORRECTION OF NAVIGATION POSITION ESTIMATE BASED ON THE GEOMETRY OF PASSIVELY MEASURED AND ESTIMATED BEARINGS TO NEAR EARTH OBJECTS (NEOS)
    31.
    发明申请
    CORRECTION OF NAVIGATION POSITION ESTIMATE BASED ON THE GEOMETRY OF PASSIVELY MEASURED AND ESTIMATED BEARINGS TO NEAR EARTH OBJECTS (NEOS) 有权
    基于近地测量的几何测量和估计的接近对象物体(NEOS)的导航位置估计的校正

    公开(公告)号:US20150362320A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-17

    申请号:US14307140

    申请日:2014-06-17

    申请人: Raytheon Company

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02

    CPC分类号: G01C21/02

    摘要: Passively measured NEO bearings are used to augment an existing navigation system on-board the platform to correct the position estimate generated by the navigation system. The technology provides only a position correction based on passive NEO sightings but is applicable to a wide variety of platforms with different maneuvering profiles and update requirements. The technology directly calculates a position error based on the current position estimate and the passively measured and estimated bearings to three or more NEOs and provides the position error to the navigation system as a correction to the position estimate. The estimated bearings are computed from the current position estimate and the known orbits of the NEOs. The position error may be calculated from a single observation of multiple NEOs, allowing for frequent updates as needed and placing no restriction on platform maneuverability.

    摘要翻译: 被动测量的NEO轴承用于增加平台上现有的导航系统,以校正导航系统生成的位置估计。 该技术仅提供基于被动NEO瞄准器的位置校正,但适用于具有不同机动轮廓和更新要求的各种平台。 该技术基于目前的位置估计和被动测量和估计的三个或更多个近地天体的轴承直接计算位置误差,并将位置误差作为对位置估计的校正提供给导航系统。 估计的轴承是从当前位置估计和近地物体的已知轨道计算的。 位置误差可以从多个NEO的单次观察来计算,允许根据需要进行频繁更新,并且不对平台机动性进行限制。

    Apparatus and method for navigation
    32.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for navigation 有权
    导航装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09109947B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-18

    申请号:US13421530

    申请日:2012-03-15

    摘要: An apparatus and system for use in determining location of a celestial body are presented. The apparatus comprises: a polarizer comprising an array of polarized light filter cells and a light sensor array. The array of polarized light filter cells comprises at least a first polarization direction and a second polarization direction different from said first polarization direction. And the polarizer thereby produces polarized light of at least first and second different polarizations. The light sensor array is configured to receive the polarized light from the polarizer and produce data indicative of a pattern of at least one of light polarization intensity and direction. The pattern is indicative of at least one of azimuth and elevation of the celestial body to be located.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于确定天体位置的装置和系统。 该装置包括:偏振器,包括偏振光滤波器单元阵列和光传感器阵列。 偏振光滤波器单元的阵列至少包括与所述第一偏振方向不同的第一偏振方向和第二偏振方向。 并且偏振器由此产生至少第一和第二不同偏振的偏振光。 光传感器阵列被配置为接收来自偏振器的偏振光,并且产生指示光偏振强度和方向中的至少一个的图案的数据。 该图案表示要定位的天体的方位角和仰角中的至少一个。

    Electromagnetic wave detection
    34.
    发明授权
    Electromagnetic wave detection 有权
    电磁波检测

    公开(公告)号:US08907261B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US13460028

    申请日:2012-04-30

    申请人: Steve Wishstar

    发明人: Steve Wishstar

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02 G01B11/26 G01J1/04

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward systems and methods for detecting a laser beam incident at a sensor. Embodiments of the invention may also determine the incident angle, the wavelength of the light, the power, and/or the pulse rate of the incident laser beam. This information can be used to conduct real time countermeasures and/or may be communicated to a control station. Some embodiments may also include a device that includes a photo detector and a m mask ask. The mask may include a plurality of line and/or circular apertures. Some of the apertures may be located on the mask to activate pixels in the top and/or bottom of the photo detector when illuminated from a zero angle (zenith). Embodiments of the invention also include methods that perform a number of related functions.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及用于检测入射在传感器处的激光束的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例还可以确定入射激光束的入射角,光的波长,功率和/或脉冲速率。 该信息可以用于进行实时对策和/或可以传送到控制站。 一些实施例还可以包括包括光电检测器和m掩模要求的装置。 掩模可以包括多个线和/或圆形孔。 当从零角度(天顶)照射时,一些孔可以位于掩模上以激活光电检测器的顶部和/或底部的像素。 本发明的实施例还包括执行多个相关功能的方法。

    Solar cell system
    35.
    发明授权
    Solar cell system 有权
    太阳能电池系统

    公开(公告)号:US08890044B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-18

    申请号:US13946793

    申请日:2013-07-19

    摘要: An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine.

    摘要翻译: 监测跟踪太阳的地面太阳能电池阵列性能的自动化方法。 太阳能电池系统包括驱动装置,其使用驱动装置相对于太阳利用不同的相应轴度来调整阵列的位置。 这些技术包括在一段时间内预测太阳的位置,以及对表示性能的阵列的输出参数进行采样。 采样数据可用于识别太阳能电池阵列中的故障,例如一个或多个太阳能电池的未对准或故障,在这种情况下,可能为操作员产生该故障的通知或控制信号 输出用于纠正故障。 或者,可以将输出信号发送到与太阳能电池系统相关联的外部系统。 描述了用于检查太阳跟踪的各种对准测试程序。 这些例程可以涉及将太阳能电池阵列移动到对准程序开始时或者在对准程序期间的参考位置,以便提高该程序期间位置测量的精度。

    Three-dimensional sun vector determination utilizing low-cost solar cells
    36.
    发明授权
    Three-dimensional sun vector determination utilizing low-cost solar cells 有权
    利用低成本太阳能电池的三维太阳矢量测定

    公开(公告)号:US08872084B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-28

    申请号:US13114005

    申请日:2011-05-23

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02

    摘要: A system, method, and apparatus for a solar cell based sun sensor are disclosed. The system involves at least three solar panel elements and at least one processor. Each of the solar panel elements measures solar power, and generates currents according to the amount of solar power that the solar power element measures. At least one processor utilizes the currents to determine the three-dimensional sun vector. The solar cell based sun sensor system automatically adjusts for effects of any solar panel element degradation by computing a new maximum current reference value for each solar power measurement. The solar cell based sun sensor system is employed by a spacecraft and/or a terrestrial system. The solar cell based sun sensor system is utilized for guidance, for navigation, for tracking the sun's motion relative to a given reference, to keep instruments pointed to the sun, and/or to keep instruments isolated from the sun.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于基于太阳能电池的太阳传感器的系统,方法和装置。 该系统包括至少三个太阳能电池板元件和至少一个处理器。 每个太阳能电池板元件测量太阳能功率,并根据太阳能发电元件测量的太阳能功率量产生电流。 至少一个处理器利用电流来确定三维太阳矢量。 基于太阳能电池的太阳传感器系统通过计算每个太阳能测量的新的最大电流参考值来自动调整任何太阳能电池板元件退化的影响。 基于太阳能电池的太阳传感器系统由航天器和/或地面系统使用。 基于太阳能电池的太阳传感器系统用于导航,用于跟踪相对于给定参考的太阳运动,以保持仪器指向太阳,和/或保持仪器与太阳隔离。

    Solar glare hazard analysis tool on account of determined points of time
    37.
    发明授权
    Solar glare hazard analysis tool on account of determined points of time 有权
    太阳能眩光危害分析工具由于确定的时间点

    公开(公告)号:US08841592B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-23

    申请号:US13626617

    申请日:2012-09-25

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02

    摘要: Technologies pertaining to determining when glare will be perceived by a hypothetical observer from a glare source and the intensity of glare that will be perceived by the hypothetical observer from the glare source are described herein. A first location of a potential source of solar glare is received, and a second location of the hypothetical observer is received. Based upon such locations, including respective elevations, and known positions of the sun over time, a determination as to when the hypothetical observer will perceive glare from the potential source of solar glare is made. Subsequently, an amount of irradiance entering the eye of the hypothetical observer is calculated to assess potential ocular hazards.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了关于确定何时眩光将被来自眩光源的假想观察者感知到的眩光以及来自眩光源的假想观察者将感知到的眩光强度的技术。 接收到潜在的太阳能眩光源的第一位置,并接收假想观察者的第二位置。 基于这样的位置,包括相应的高度和太阳的已知位置随着时间的推移,确定了假设观察者什么时候将从太阳眩光的潜在来源感觉到眩光。 随后,计算进入假想观察者眼睛的辐照度,以评估潜在的眼睛危害。

    Handheld device for on-site datacenter management
    38.
    发明授权
    Handheld device for on-site datacenter management 有权
    用于现场数据中心管理的手持设备

    公开(公告)号:US08803660B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-12

    申请号:US12755289

    申请日:2010-04-06

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02 G06F17/30

    CPC分类号: H04L41/50 G08C21/00 H04W8/00

    摘要: In various exemplary embodiments, a system and associated method to provide management of a plurality of electronic elements in a datacenter is disclosed. The system includes a datacenter management system coupled to a wireless network to receive information regarding a spatial location of a handheld device within the datacenter. The datacenter management system provides information to the handheld device related to each of the plurality of electronic elements. The datacenter management system includes a management processor to process information related to each of the plurality of electronic elements and a database to store information related to each of the plurality of electronic elements.

    摘要翻译: 在各种示例性实施例中,公开了一种在数据中心中提供对多个电子元件的管理的系统和相关联的方法。 该系统包括耦合到无线网络的数据中心管理系统以接收关于数据中心内的手持设备的空间位置的信息。 所述数据中心管理系统向所述手持设备提供与所述多个电子元件中的每一个有关的信息。 数据中心管理系统包括处理与多个电子元件中的每一个相关的信息的管理处理器和用于存储与多个电子元件中的每一个相关的信息的数据库。

    Photovoltaic assembly for use in diffuse weather conditions and related methods
    39.
    发明授权
    Photovoltaic assembly for use in diffuse weather conditions and related methods 有权
    用于弥漫天气条件和相关方法的光伏组件

    公开(公告)号:US08785830B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US13908460

    申请日:2013-06-03

    发明人: Zachary Judkins

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02 H02N6/00 F24J2/38

    摘要: A method includes collecting site specific data, collecting field data at a site of an array of photovoltaic members, determining a current tracked irradiance of the array of photovoltaic members, calculating predicted irradiance for multiple orientations based on the site specific data and the sensed field data, or sensing an actual irradiance for multiple orientations. The method further includes determining a maximum predicted irradiance from the calculated predicted irradiance or a maximum actual irradiance from the sensed irradiance. The method further includes comparing the maximum predicted irradiance or the maximum sensed irradiance with the current tracked irradiance, and re-orienting the array of photovoltaic members to an orientation having the maximum predicted or actual irradiance if the maximum predicted or actual irradiance is greater than the current tracked irradiance.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法包括收集站点特定数据,在光伏构件阵列的位置收集场数据,确定光伏构件阵列的当前跟踪辐照度,基于场址特定数据和感测场数据计算多个取向的预测辐照度 ,或感测多个取向的实际辐照度。 该方法还包括根据所计算的预测辐照度或来自感测辐照度的最大实际辐照度来确定最大预测辐照度。 该方法还包括将最大预测辐照度或最大感测辐照度与当前跟踪的辐照度进行比较,并且如果最大预测或实际辐照度大于所述最大预测或实际辐照度,则将光电器件阵列重新定向为具有最大预测或实际辐照度的取向 当前跟踪辐照度。

    Coordinate recognizing apparatus and control method therefor
    40.
    发明授权
    Coordinate recognizing apparatus and control method therefor 失效
    坐标识别装置及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US08766155B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US13286698

    申请日:2011-11-01

    IPC分类号: G01C21/02 G01C21/24

    CPC分类号: G06F3/0421 G06F3/0428

    摘要: According to one embodiment, a coordinate recognizing apparatus includes plural light emitting elements, plural light receiving elements, a memory, and a controller. The memory stores, concerning plural pairs of the light emitting elements and the light receiving elements set in advance, reference values used for determination of blocking of a light path. The controller performs, concerning the respective pairs, actions for collecting, plural times, a difference between first intensity indicated by a detection signal output from the light receiving element, which is a pair of the light emitting element, in a state in which the light emitting element is caused to emit light and second intensity indicated by a detection signal output from the light receiving element during non-light emission of the light emitting element and updating the reference value of the pair stored in the memory using a minimum of differences collected plural times.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例,坐标识别装置包括多个发光元件,多个光接收元件,存储器和控制器。 存储器关于预先设定的多对发光元件和光接收元件,用于确定光路的阻挡的参考值。 控制器执行关于各对的动作,用于多次收集由作为一对发光元件的光接收元件输出的检测信号所指示的第一强度之间的差异,其中光 使得发光元件在发光元件的非发光期间由从光接收元件输出的检测信号指示的光和第二强度,并且使用收集的多个差异更新存储在存储器中的对的参考值 次