公开(公告)号：US06450442B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US08940173

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small

Inventor： Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small

IPC: F41G700

CPC classification number: F41G7/305

Abstract: An impulse radar guidance system and method for use with a spinning projectile. The system and method tracks the flight of the spinning projectile using an all-weather radar or tracker. A linearly polarized asymmetric waveform is transmitted at the projectile that comprises a series of repeating pulses having a relatively strong, short, positive electric field pulse followed by a relatively weak, long, negative electric-field baseline. The projectile contains a dipole antenna having a switching diode disposed between respective halves thereof. The waveform is reflected from the antenna which spins with the projectile and reflects a relatively strong signal when the electric field pulse of the asymmetric waveform is aligned along a conduction direction of the diode, a relatively weak reflected signal when the antenna and diode are aligned orthogonal to the electric field pulse, and a small, non-zero, signal when the diode is aligned anti-parallel to the electric field pulse and the diode is back-biased so that respective halves of the antenna are disconnected. The radar or tracker measures the instantaneous roll angle of the spinning projectile during its flight as a function of the state of the reflected signal. The projectile has a maneuvering device, and a receiver that receives commands that causes the maneuvering device to actuate at one or more specific roll-angles to deflect the flight direction of the projectile at a target.

Abstract translation: 一种用于旋转射弹的脉冲雷达引导系统和方法。 该系统和方法使用全天候雷达或跟踪器跟踪旋转射弹的飞行。 线性偏振的非对称波形在射弹处被传输，其包括一系列具有相对较强，短的正电场脉冲的后续是相对较弱的，长的负的电场基线的重复脉冲。 抛射体包含偶极天线，其具有设置在其相应的两半之间的开关二极管。 当天线与二极管的导通方向对齐时，当天线和二极管正交对准时，相对较弱的反射信号，波形从天线反射，天线与射弹相互反射，反射相对较强的信号， 当二极管反平行于电场脉冲对准时，电场脉冲和小的非零信号，并且二极管被反向偏置，使得天线的相应的一半被断开。 雷达或跟踪器根据反射信号的状态来测量旋转射弹在其飞行过程中的瞬时侧倾角。 射弹具有操纵装置和接收器，其接收使得操纵装置以一个或多个特定滚动角度致动的命令，以将射弹的飞行方向偏转到目标。

公开(公告)号：US06300898B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09480957

申请日：2000-01-10

Applicant: Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small

Inventor： Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small

IPC: H04B7185

CPC classification number: H04K3/92 ,  G01S19/015 ,  G01S19/09 ,  G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/18 ,  G01S19/21 ,  H04K3/255 ,  H04K3/28 ,  H04K3/90 ,  H04K2203/22 ,  H04K2203/24

Abstract: A missile guidance system designed to operate on GPS signals in an anti-jamming environment. The inventive system includes first, second and third airborne vehicles (20). A GPS receiver (24) is mounted on each of the three vehicles (20) to receive signals transmitted from spaceborne satellites (14). Each vehicle (20) acts as a pseudo-satellite or ‘pseudolite’. The received GPS signals are processed by a processor (26) to provide a first intermediate signal indicating the position of the vehicle (20). This signal is retransmitted from each vehicle and received by a GPS receiver mounted on a missile. The received intermediate signal is processed on the missile to provide an output signal indicating the position thereof. The pseudolites would be airborne in the vicinity of a target area. Because the pseudolites are relatively close to the targets compared to a satellite in high altitude orbit and because the pseudolites would be able to transmit a kilowatt or more power, the signal strength may be improved significantly. To succeed as a jammer, a jammer, successful against GPS satellites, would need considerably more power to succeed against aircraft carried pseudolites. The pseudolite system delivers GPS signals into the target area 40-70 dB stronger than signals coming directly from GPS satellites. By timing the signals for 100% time coverage, enemy C/A code receivers will be jammed because they are limited to a J/S capability of 30 dB.

Abstract translation: 导弹引导系统设计用于在抗干扰环境中对GPS信号进行操作。 本发明的系统包括第一，第二和第三机载车辆（20）。 GPS接收器（24）安装在三个车辆（20）中的每一个上，以接收从星载卫星（14）发射的信号。 每个车辆（20）用作伪卫星或“伪卫星”，所接收的GPS信号由处理器（26）处理以提供指示车辆（20）的位置的第一中间信号，该信号从每个 由导弹安装的GPS接收机接收，接收到的中间信号在导弹上进行处理，提供一个表示其位置的输出信号，伪卫星将在目标区域附近空中传播，因为伪卫星相对较近 与高空轨道的卫星相比，由于伪卫星能够传输千瓦或更大的功率，所以信号强度可能会大大提高。作为干扰器成功，干扰器将成功应对GPS卫星，将需要 相对于成功的飞机携带伪卫星的能力要大得多，伪卫星系统将GPS信号传输到目标区域，比直接来到的信号强40-70 dB m GPS卫星。 通过对100％时间覆盖的信号定时，敌方C / A码接收机将被卡住，因为它们被限制在30dB的J / S能力。

公开(公告)号：US5537909A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-23

申请号：US423391

申请日：1995-04-17

Applicant: Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small ,  Donald E. French ,  Henry August

Inventor： Arthur J. Schneider ,  James G. Small ,  Donald E. French ,  Henry August

IPC: F42B10/56 ,  B64D1/04 ,  F42B12/36 ,  F42B15/00 ,  G01S3/782 ,  G01S13/89

CPC classification number: B64D1/04 ,  F42B12/365

Abstract: A bomb damage assessment system that is carried by a weapon and released to provide imagery of a bombed area before and after bomb delivery. The system comprises a glider that is releasably secured to the weapon that includes tracking and guidance electronics for programmably controlling the flight thereof. An imaging system is disposed in the front end of the glider and a deployable ballute is disposed at the rear end thereof. A data link is provided for transmitting images to a command center for review. The system provides imagery of a target area before, during and after weapon impact. Television or infrared cameras may be used for day or night missions. As a target area is approached, the glider is released, is decelerated by the ballute, wings are unfolded, and the ballute is released, resulting in an aerodynamic vehicle that flies much slower than the weapon. The imaging system tracks the weapon to impact. The explosion of the weapon produces a hot spot that is tracked by the imaging system. The hot spot is tracked until a preselected depression angle is reached. The glider banks until the hot spot is at a predetermined angle relative to the centerline thereof. This results in a spiral glide path around the hot spot so that the target area is viewed from all aspects. The spiral path also results in a monotonically decreasing range to the hot spot. The glider may employ a GPS receiver, and the target location in GPS coordinates may be entered into the guidance and control system. The glider may be programmed to fly along a specific path or geometric surface in GPS coordinates toward the target. Using a fixed field of view imaging system, a large amount of background is seen from long range and better linear resolution is obtained at short range until the glider descends to the ground. Bomb damage assessment may be performed at the command center within minutes of weapon impact.

Abstract translation: 炸弹损伤评估系统，由武器携带并被释放，以在炸弹传送前后提供轰炸区域的图像。 该系统包括可释放地固定到武器上的滑翔机，其包括用于可编程地控制其飞行的跟踪和引导电子装置。 成像系统设置在滑翔机的前端，并且可展开的小球在其后端设置。 提供数据链接用于将图像发送到指挥中心进行审查。 该系统在武器冲击之前，之中和之后提供目标区域的图像。 电视或红外摄像机可用于白天或夜间任务。 当接近目标区域时，滑翔机被释放，由球道减速，机翼展开，气球被释放，产生飞行比武器慢得多的空气动力学车辆。 成像系统跟踪武器的影响。 武器的爆炸产生了由成像系统跟踪的热点。 跟踪热点直到达到预选的俯角。 滑翔机直到热点相对于其中心线处于预定角度。 这导致围绕热点的螺旋滑动路径，使得从各个方面观察目标区域。 螺旋路径也导致热点单调减少的范围。 滑翔机可以使用GPS接收机，并且GPS坐标中的目标位置可以被输入到引导和控制系统中。 滑翔机可以被编程为沿GPS坐标向着目标的特定路径或几何表面飞行。 使用固定视野成像系统，从远距离看到大量的背景，并且在短距离内获得更好的线性分辨率，直到滑翔机下降到地面。 炸弹伤害评估可能在武器冲击的几分钟内在指挥中心进行。

公开(公告)号：US4741405A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-03

申请号：US768

申请日：1987-01-06

Applicant: William M. Moeny ,  James G. Small

Inventor： William M. Moeny ,  James G. Small

IPC: E21B7/15

CPC classification number: E21B7/007 ,  E21B7/15

Abstract: A spark discharge focused drill provided with one pulse forming line or a number of pulse forming lines. The pulse forming line is connected to an array of electrodes which would form a spark array. One of the electrodes of each of the array is connected to the high voltage side of the pulse forming line and the other electrodes are at ground potential. When discharged in a liquid, these electrodes produce intense focused shock waves that can pulverize or fracture rock. By delaying the firing of each group of electrodes, the drill can be steered within the earth. Power can be fed to the pulse forming line either downhole or from the surface area. A high voltage source, such as a Marx generator, is suitable for pulse charging the lines.

Abstract translation: 具有一个脉冲形成线或多个脉冲形成线的火花放电聚焦钻。 脉冲形成线连接到将形成火花阵列的电极阵列。 阵列中的每一个的一个电极连接到脉冲形成线的高电压侧，另一个电极处于地电位。 当液体排出时，这些电极产生强烈的聚焦冲击波，可以粉碎或破碎岩石。 通过延迟每组电极的烧制，钻头可以在地球内转向。 功率可以在井下或从表面区域送入脉冲形成线。 诸如马克思发生器的高电压源适用于对线路进行脉冲充电。

公开(公告)号：US4700068A

公开(公告)日：1987-10-13

申请号：US824485

申请日：1986-01-31

Applicant: Frederick J. McClung, Jr. ,  James G. Small

Inventor： Frederick J. McClung, Jr. ,  James G. Small

IPC: F28F3/08 ,  F28F3/10 ,  G01T1/29 ,  G01T3/00 ,  G21K1/14 ,  H01J47/12 ,  H05H3/02 ,  H01S1/00 ,  H01J37/147

CPC classification number: F28F3/083 ,  G01T1/29 ,  G21K1/14 ,  H05H3/02

Abstract: A system and method is described for obtaining a spatial characterization of a particle beam, including the beam direction, position, divergence, aberrations and intensity profile. A mechanism is also provided for adjusting the beam propagation to a desired state in response to the sensed characteristics. A fiber array in the path of a neutral particle beam casts shadows which are sensed at a downstream location to characterize the beam. Various mechanisms can be used to sense the shadow positions and/or widths relative to the fibers, from which the various beam characteristics can be derived. By magnetically removing charged particles from the neutral beam shadows, the shadows can be sensed by their effect upon the secondary emission currents generated in downstream conducting sensor wires, by their effect upon the fluorescence of downstream optical fibers, or by their effect upon the thermal heating of various types of downstream heat sensors. The shadows can also be sensed directly by the differences in their spectral radiation compared to that of the beam. A very high degree of precision is obtained in directing the beam, while initial coarse measurements and adjustments can be derived by providing the fiber array as a grid of conductive wires and sensing differentials in the secondary emission currents generated in the various wires.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于获得粒子束的空间表征的系统和方法，包括波束方向，位置，发散度，像差和强度分布。 还提供了一种用于响应于感测到的特性将光束传播调节到期望状态的机构。 在中性粒子束的路径中的光纤阵列投射在下游位置感测的阴影以表征光束。 可以使用各种机制来感测相对于纤维的阴影位置和/或宽度，从该光纤可以导出各种光束特性。 通过从中性光束阴影磁性去除带电粒子，可以通过它们对下游导电传感器线中产生的二次发射电流的影响来检测阴影，通过它们对下游光纤的荧光的影响，或者通过它们对热加热的影响 的各种下游热传感器。 阴影也可以通过与光束相比其光谱辐射的差异直接感测。 在引导光束时获得非常高的精确度，而可以通过将光纤阵列提供为导线网格并且在各种导线中产生的二次发射电流中感测差分来导出初始粗略测量和调整。

公开(公告)号：US07093788B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10891588

申请日：2004-07-15

Applicant: James G. Small ,  Donald J. Lacey ,  Lloyd E. Kinsey, Jr. ,  Mark V. Zepeda

Inventor： James G. Small ,  Donald J. Lacey ,  Lloyd E. Kinsey, Jr. ,  Mark V. Zepeda

IPC: B64C27/16

CPC classification number: B64C39/00

Abstract: A rotating wing aircraft has a rotating fuselage and wings. The aircraft is configured to rotate with the air passing over the wings because of the rotation providing the lift needed to keep the aircraft aloft. The wings have rudders coupled to them, such as at the tips of the wings, to provide force for laterally moving the aircraft. The aircraft may be able to remain airborne by hovering for a long period of time, on the order of days. Power for the aircraft may be provided by a central diesel electric generator, which provides power for electric motors that turn propellers that are on the wings. The aircraft may be used for any of a variety of applications, such as for surveillance, communications, or as a radar platform.

Abstract translation: 旋翼机具有旋转的机身和机翼。 飞机被配置为随着空气通过机翼而旋转，因为旋转提供了使飞机保持高空所需的升力。 机翼具有与它们相连的方向舵，例如在翼的顶端，以提供用于横向移动飞行器的力。 飞机可以通过在几天的时间内长时间徘徊而保持机载。 飞机的动力可以由中央柴油发电机提供，该发电机为转动在机翼上的螺旋桨的电动机提供动力。 该飞机可用于任何各种应用，例如用于监视，通信或作为雷达平台。

公开(公告)号：US06525477B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09867076

申请日：2001-05-29

Applicant: James G. Small

Inventor： James G. Small

IPC: H01J2550

CPC classification number: H01J23/213 ,  H01J23/22 ,  H01J25/50

Abstract: An optical magnetron generator is provided which includes an anode and a collector separated by an anode-collector space, a pair of output terminals operatively coupled to the anode and the collector to provide an electrical power output based on an electric field generated across the anode-collector space. The optical magnetron generator further includes one magnet arranged to provide a dc magnetic field within the anode-collector space generally normal to the electric field, and a plurality or resonant cavities each having an opening along a surface of the anode which defines the anode-collector space; an input for receiving electromagnetic radiation from an external source and operatively configured to introduce the optical radiation into the anode-cathode space to establish a resonance electromagnetic field within the resonance cavities. A cathode for introducing electrons into the anode-collector space in proximity to the resonant electromagnetic filed, wherein the resonant electromagnetic field accelerates the electrons within the anode-collector space towards the collector onto which at least one portion of the electrons are collected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光学磁控管发生器，其包括由阳极 - 集电极空间分隔开的阳极和集电器，一对可操作地耦合到阳极和集电极的输出端子，以提供基于横跨阳极 - 集电极空间产生的电场的电功率输出， 收集空间。 光磁发生器还包括一个磁体，其布置成在通常垂直于电场的阳极 - 集电器空间内提供直流磁场，以及多个或谐振腔，每个具有沿阳极​​表面的开口限定阳极收集器 空间; 用于从外部源接收电磁辐射并且可操作地配置为将光辐射引入阳极 - 阴极空间中以在谐振腔内建立谐振电磁场的输入。 用于将电子引入阳极收集器空间中以接近谐振电磁场的阴极，其中所述谐振电磁场加速所述阳极 - 集电极空间内的电子朝着收集器收集至少一部分电子。

公开(公告)号：US4929951A

公开(公告)日：1990-05-29

申请号：US289275

申请日：1988-12-23

Applicant: James G. Small

Inventor： James G. Small

IPC: G01S13/89 ,  G01S17/89

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: An image of a target (11) is produced by illumination of the target (11) with overlapping fields (18, 20) of wave energy, such as coherent light, producing an interference pattern (22) moving across the target. At least one pair (12) of sources (14, 16) wave energy provide the moving interference pattern (22). The scattered illumination reflected from the target is detected by a non-imaging receiver (24); a two dimensional spatial frequency map is recorded (30, 62), based upon the amplitude, frequency and phase of the illumination received; and a two dimensional image of the target is formed (32, 72) by applying a Fourier transform to the two dimensional frequency map.

Abstract translation: 通过用诸如相干光的波能的重叠场（18,20）照射目标（11）来产生目标（11）的图像，产生横过目标移动的干涉图案（22）。 至少一对（12）的源（14,16）波能提供移动干涉图案（22）。 从目标反射的散射照明由非成像接收器（24）检测; 基于收到的照明的幅度，频率和相位来记录二维空间频率图（30,62）; 并且通过对二维频率映射应用傅里叶变换来形成目标的二维图像（32,72）。

公开(公告)号：US06969849B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10685830

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: James G. Small ,  Jon N. Leonard

Inventor： James G. Small ,  Jon N. Leonard

IPC: C12M1/34 ,  H01J49/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/14 ,  G01N2291/02408 ,  G01N2291/02466 ,  G01N2291/02809

Abstract: A particle mass spectrometer includes a supersonic flow expansion nozzle, and a source of a gas having particles entrained therein. The source is in gas-flow communication with an inlet of the expansion nozzle. The particle mass spectrometer further includes a vacuum chamber in gas-flow communication with an outlet of the expansion nozzle, wherein the vacuum chamber has a sufficient vacuum that a gas flow through the expansion nozzle is supersonic, and a microphone having an active element and an output signal responsive to a movement of the active element. The active element is disposed within the vacuum chamber and is positioned so that particles that flow from the outlet of the expansion nozzle impact upon the active element. The output signal of the active element of the microphone is a measure of the masses of the entrained particles.

Abstract translation: 粒子质谱仪包括超音速流量膨胀喷嘴和具有夹带在其中的颗粒的气体源。 源与膨胀喷嘴的入口气流连通。 颗粒质谱仪还包括与膨胀喷嘴的出口气流连通的真空室，其中真空室具有足够的真空，使得通过膨胀喷嘴的气体是超音速的，以及具有有源元件和 响应于有源元件的移动的输出信号。 活性元件设置在真空室内并且被定位成使得从膨胀喷嘴的出口流出的颗粒撞击有源元件。 麦克风的有源元件的输出信号是夹带颗粒质量的量度。

公开(公告)号：US06724146B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09995361

申请日：2001-11-27

Applicant: James G. Small

Inventor： James G. Small

IPC: H01J2555

CPC classification number: H01J25/54 ,  H01J2225/55 ,  H01J2225/56

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation source is provided which includes an anode and a cathode separated by an anode-cathode space. The source further includes electrical contacts for applying a dc voltage between the anode and the cathode and establishing an electric field across the anode-cathode space. At least one magnet is arranged to provide a dc magnetic field within the anode-cathode space generally normal to the electric field. A plurality of openings are formed along a surface of the anode which defines the anode-cathode space, whereby electrons emitted from the cathode are influenced by the electric and magnetic fields to follow a path through the anode-cathode space and pass in close proximity to the openings. A common resonator receives electromagnetic radiation induced in the openings as a result of the electrons passing in close proximity to the openings, and reflects the electromagnetic radiation back towards the openings to produce oscillating electric fields across each of the openings at a desired operating frequency.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电磁辐射源，其包括由阳极 - 阴极空间分隔开的阳极和阴极。 该源还包括用于在阳极和阴极之间施加直流电压并且在阳极 - 阴极空间之间建立电场的电触头。 至少一个磁体被布置成在通常垂直于电场的阳极 - 阴极空间内提供直流磁场。 沿着阳极的表面形成多个开口，该开口限定了阳极 - 阴极空间，由阴极发射的电子受到电场和磁场的影响，沿着穿过阳极 - 阴极空间的路径通过， 开口。 共同的谐振器由于电子通过开口附近而接收在开口中感应的电磁辐射，并将电磁辐射反射回开口，以期望的工作频率产生穿过每个开口的振荡电场。