公开(公告)号：US06475747B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US08958945

申请日：1997-10-28

Applicant: Victor C. W. Tsang ,  Yeuk-Mui Lee ,  Patrick W. Johnson ,  Michael J. Arrowood ,  Jeffrey L. Call

Inventor： Victor C. W. Tsang ,  Yeuk-Mui Lee ,  Patrick W. Johnson ,  Michael J. Arrowood ,  Jeffrey L. Call

IPC: G01N3353

CPC classification number: C12Q1/04 ,  G01N33/56905 ,  Y02A50/451 ,  Y02A50/58

Abstract: Methods for detecting parasites, such as Cryptosporidium parvum, in turbid and non-turbid samples by solubilizing molecular markers or antigens of the parasite. The molecular markers are solubilized by incubating a sample containing the parasite with a solubilization buffer and detecting the solubilized antigens by electrochemiluminescence. The solubilization buffer contains one or more detergents alone or in combination with one or more denaturing agents in a buffered solution. The methods are an improvement over existing immunofluorescence assays for C. parvum because the methods described herein are quantitative, reproducible, have high sensitivity, are not labor-intensive, require only minimal sample processing, and avoid being adversely affected by sample turbidity. In addition, by using a electrochemiluminescence assay, microscopy is not required.

Abstract translation: 通过溶解寄生虫的分子标记或抗原来检测浑浊和非混浊样品中的寄生虫如隐孢子虫的方法。 通过将含有寄生虫的样品与增溶缓冲液孵育并通过电化学发光检测溶解的抗原来溶解分子标记物。 增溶缓冲液在缓冲溶液中含有一种或多种单独的或与一种或多种变性剂组合的洗涤剂。 这些方法是对现有的小球菌免疫荧光测定的改进，因为本文所述的方法是定量的，可重现的，具有高灵敏度，不需要劳动密集型，仅需要最少的样品处理，并避免受样品浊度的不利影响。 此外，通过使用电化学发光测定，不需要显微镜。

公开(公告)号：US20080117098A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11603241

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Patrick W. Johnson ,  Bomono A. Emessiene

Inventor： Patrick W. Johnson ,  Bomono A. Emessiene

IPC: G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S7/062 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/865 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/885

Abstract: Vehicle-mounted UWB systems and/or methods for detecting mines and other explosive devices are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, a system for detecting non-buried mines and/or improvised explosive devices is provided. Distance measuring equipment may be configured to track movement of the system. Substantially forward-looking bistatic antenna transceivers may be capable of collecting range-magnitude radar data over two channels. A first transceiver may capture radar data for a first area, and a second transceiver may capture radar data for a second area. A processor may be configured to: derive range resolution data and cross-range resolution data from the range-magnitude radar data; focus the range resolution data and the cross-range resolution data, based at least on the distance data and an antenna beamwidth pattern associated with the antenna transceivers; and, “and” data for portions of the first area and the second area that overlap.

Abstract translation: 提供了车载UWB系统和/或用于检测地雷和其他爆炸装置的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中，提供了一种用于检测非埋地雷和/或简易爆炸装置的系统。 距离测量设备可以被配置为跟踪系统的移动。 基本前瞻性的双向天线收发器可能能够通过两个通道收集范围幅度雷达数据。 第一收发器可以捕获第一区域的雷达数据，并且第二收发器可捕获第二区域的雷达数据。 处理器可以被配置为：从范围幅度雷达数据中导出范围分辨率数据和交叉范围分辨率数据; 至少基于与天线收发器相关联的距离数据和天线波束宽度模式来对范围分辨率数据和交叉范围分辨率数据进行聚焦; 以及“和”与第一区域和第二区域重叠的部分的数据。

公开(公告)号：US07924210B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11990505

申请日：2006-06-28

Applicant: Patrick W Johnson

Inventor： Patrick W Johnson

IPC: G01S13/89

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S13/865 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A system, method, and/or apparatus for remote measurement of terrestrial biomass contained in vegetative elements, such as large tree boles or trunks present in an area of interest, are provided. The method includes providing an airborne VHF radar system in combination with a LiDAR system, overflying the area of interest while directing energy toward the area of interest, using the VHF radar system to collect backscatter data from the trees as a function of incidence angle and frequency, and determining a magnitude of the biomass from the backscatter data and data from the laser radar system for each radar resolution cell. A biomass map is generated showing the magnitude of the biomass of the vegetative elements as a function of location on the map by using each resolution cell as a unique location thereon. In certain preferred embodiments, a single frequency is used with a linear array antenna.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于远程测量包含在营养元素中的陆生生物体的系统，方法和/或装置，例如在感兴趣的区域中存在的大树木或树干。 该方法包括：提供与LiDAR系统相结合的空中VHF雷达系统，利用VHF雷达系统将来自树林的反向散射数据作为入射角和频率的函数，将能量转向感兴趣的区域 ，并且根据来自每个雷达分辨率单元的反射散射数据和来自激光雷达系统的数据确定生物量的大小。 通过使用每个分辨率单元作为其上的唯一位置，生成生物图，其显示作为地图上位置的函数的营养元素的生物量的大小。 在某些优选实施例中，单个频率与线性阵列天线一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US07479918B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-20

申请号：US11603241

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Patrick W. Johnson ,  Bomono A. Emessiene

Inventor： Patrick W. Johnson ,  Bomono A. Emessiene

IPC: G01S13/89

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S7/062 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/865 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/885

Abstract: Vehicle-mounted UWB systems and/or methods for detecting mines and other explosive devices are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, a system for detecting non-buried mines and/or improvised explosive devices is provided. Distance measuring equipment may be configured to track movement of the system. Substantially forward-looking bistatic antenna transceivers may be capable of collecting range-magnitude radar data over two channels. A first transceiver may capture radar data for a first area, and a second transceiver may capture radar data for a second area. A processor may be configured to: derive range resolution data and cross-range resolution data from the range-magnitude radar data; focus the range resolution data and the cross-range resolution data, based at least on the distance data and an antenna beamwidth pattern associated with the antenna transceivers; and, “and” data for portions of the first area and the second area that overlap.

Abstract translation: 提供了车载UWB系统和/或用于检测地雷和其他爆炸装置的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中，提供了一种用于检测非埋地雷和/或简易爆炸装置的系统。 距离测量设备可以被配置为跟踪系统的移动。 基本前瞻性的双向天线收发器可能能够通过两个通道收集范围幅度雷达数据。 第一收发器可以捕获第一区域的雷达数据，并且第二收发器可捕获第二区域的雷达数据。 处理器可以被配置为：从范围幅度雷达数据中导出范围分辨率数据和交叉范围分辨率数据; 至少基于与天线收发器相关联的距离数据和天线波束宽度模式来对范围分辨率数据和交叉范围分辨率数据进行聚焦; 以及“和”与第一区域和第二区域重叠的部分的数据。

公开(公告)号：US5886662A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US878209

申请日：1997-06-18

Applicant: Patrick W. Johnson

Inventor： Patrick W. Johnson

IPC: G01S7/02 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G01S13/88 ,  G01S13/90

Abstract: Method and apparatus for remote measurement of terrestrial biomass contained in vegetative elements, such as large tree boles or trunks present in an area of interest. The method includes providing an airborne radar system, overflying the area of interest while directing radar energy having a frequency of under 400 MHz, and preferably between 80 and 120 MHz, toward the area of interest, using the radar system to collect backscatter data from the radar energy as a function of incidence angle and frequency, and using an inversion algorithm to determine a magnitude of the biomass from the backscatter data for each radar resolution cell. A biomass map is generated showing the magnitude of the biomass of the vegetative elements as a function of location on the map by using each resolution cell as a unique location thereon.

Abstract translation: 用于远距离测量营养元素中所含的陆生生物量的方法和装置，例如存在于感兴趣区域中的大树木或树干。 该方法包括提供一种机载雷达系统，使飞机的雷达系统能够将频率低于400MHz，最好在80到120MHz之间的雷达能量引导到感兴趣的区域，利用雷达系统收集来自雷达系统的反向散射数据 雷达能量作为入射角和频率的函数，并使用反演算法根据每个雷达分辨率单元的反向散射数据确定生物量的大小。 通过使用每个分辨率单元作为其上的唯一位置，生成生物图，其显示作为地图上位置的函数的营养元素的生物量的大小。