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公开(公告)号：US20180209764A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-26
申请号：US15337932
申请日：2016-10-28
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： David Ginsberg , William A. Veronesi , Joseph V. Mantese , Todd Ell , Martin Krucinski
CPC classification number: F41G7/2233 , F41G7/2246 , F41G7/226 , F41G7/2293 , G01S7/4815 , G01S17/89 , G05D1/12
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to coordinating guided-missile targeting among multiple guided missiles using inter-missile optical communications. An inter-missile communications channel is optically established with a first guided missile illuminating a first target within a scene aligned along a first missile axis, and a second guided missile receiving the illumination reflected by the first target. By illuminating the first target within the scene, the first guided missile designates the first target. The second guided missile can be configured to navigate to the designated first target or to select a second target not designated by the first guided missile. In some embodiments, the second guided missile can be configured to illuminate its selected second target so as to designate the selected second target and to communicate the designation to other guided missiles. By facilitating communications among a plurality of guided missiles, missile targeting can be coordinated during a flight portion of a guided-missile operation.
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公开(公告)号：US09207053B2
公开(公告)日：2015-12-08
申请号：US13923986
申请日：2013-06-21
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell , Robert Rutkiewicz
CPC classification number: F42B15/01 , F41G7/226 , F41G7/2293 , F41G9/00
Abstract: A dual-mode, semi-active, laser-based and passive image-based seeker for projectiles, missiles, and other ordnance that persecute targets by detecting and tracking energy scattered from targets. The disclosed embodiments use a single digital imager having a single focal plane array sensor to sense data in both the image-based and laser-based modes of operation. A shuttering technique allows the relatively low frame-rate of the digital imager to detect, decode and localize in the imager's field-of-view a known pulse repetition frequency (PRF) from a known designator in the presence of ambient light and other confusing target designators, each having a different PRF.
Abstract translation: 一种双模，半主动，基于激光和被动的图像探测器，用于通过检测和跟踪从目标散射的能量来迫害目标的射弹，导弹和其他武器。 所公开的实施例使用具有单个焦平面阵列传感器的单个数字成像器来检测基于图像和基于激光的操作模式中的数据。 快门技术允许数字成像器的相对较低的帧速率在成像器的视野中检测，解码和定位已知的脉冲重复频率（PRF），该已知的脉冲重复频率（PRF）在存在环境光和其他混淆目标的情况下来自已知的指示符 指示符，每个都有不同的PRF。
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公开(公告)号：US10281254B2
公开(公告)日：2019-05-07
申请号：US15270829
申请日：2016-09-20
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： David Ginsberg , William A. Veronesi , Joseph V. Mantese , Todd Ell
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to controlling an explosive burst event of a ballistic ordnance, based on a ground surface topography mapped by a phased-array LIDAR system. The ground surface topography is mapped using an integrated photonics LIDAR system configured to: generate a beam of coherent light; non-mechanically steer a beam of coherent light over a solid angle about an ordnance axis; and detect the beam reflected from the ground surface. The integrated photonics LIDAR system is further configured to map the ground surface topography, based on a functional relation between an angle of the beam and a time difference between generating the beam and detecting the beam reflected from the ground surface. A timing and/or direction of the explosive burst can be controlled, based on the calculated ground surface topography, so as to advantageously realize a desired effect of the explosion.
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公开(公告)号：US20170301250A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15385224
申请日：2016-12-20
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell , Robert Rutkiewicz , Joseph T. Pesik
CPC classification number: G08G5/045 , B64D43/00 , B64D47/02 , B64D47/08 , B64D2205/00 , B64F1/002 , G01S17/89 , G06K9/00624 , G06K9/00805 , G06K9/2018 , G06K9/2036 , G06T7/50 , G06T7/521 , G06T7/55 , G08G5/065
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to ranging an object nearby an aircraft by triangulation of spatially-patterned light projected upon and reflected from the object. The spatially patterned light can have a wavelength corresponding to infrared light and/or to an atmospheric absorption band. In some embodiments, images of the object are captured both with and without illumination by the spatially-patterned light. A difference between these two images can be used to isolate the spatially-patterned light. The two images can also be used to identify pixel boundaries of the object and to calculate ranges of portions of the object corresponding to pixels imaging these portions. For pixels imaging reflections of the spatially-patterned light, triangulation can be used to calculate range. For pixels not imaging reflections of the spatially-patterned light, ranges can be calculated using one or more of the calculated ranges calculated using triangulation corresponding to nearby pixels.
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公开(公告)号：US10655936B2
公开(公告)日：2020-05-19
申请号：US15337932
申请日：2016-10-28
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： David Ginsberg , William A. Veronesi , Joseph V. Mantese , Todd Ell , Martin Krucinski
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to coordinating guided-missile targeting among multiple guided missiles using inter-missile optical communications. An inter-missile communications channel is optically established with a first guided missile illuminating a first target within a scene aligned along a first missile axis, and a second guided missile receiving the illumination reflected by the first target. By illuminating the first target within the scene, the first guided missile designates the first target. The second guided missile can be configured to navigate to the designated first target or to select a second target not designated by the first guided missile. In some embodiments, the second guided missile can be configured to illuminate its selected second target so as to designate the selected second target and to communicate the designation to other guided missiles. By facilitating communications among a plurality of guided missiles, missile targeting can be coordinated during a flight portion of a guided-missile operation.
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公开(公告)号：US10043404B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-07
申请号：US15385224
申请日：2016-12-20
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell , Robert Rutkiewicz , Joseph T. Pesik
IPC: B64D47/02 , G08G5/04 , B64D43/00 , B64D47/08 , G01S17/89 , G06K9/00 , G08G5/06 , B64F1/00 , G06T7/50
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to ranging an object nearby an aircraft by triangulation of spatially-patterned light projected upon and reflected from the object. The spatially patterned light can have a wavelength corresponding to infrared light and/or to an atmospheric absorption band. In some embodiments, images of the object are captured both with and without illumination by the spatially-patterned light. A difference between these two images can be used to isolate the spatially-patterned light. The two images can also be used to identify pixel boundaries of the object and to calculate ranges of portions of the object corresponding to pixels imaging these portions. For pixels imaging reflections of the spatially-patterned light, triangulation can be used to calculate range. For pixels not imaging reflections of the spatially-patterned light, ranges can be calculated using one or more of the calculated ranges calculated using triangulation corresponding to nearby pixels.
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公开(公告)号：US20180080740A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-22
申请号：US15269601
申请日：2016-09-19
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell
CPC classification number: F41G7/26 , F41G3/145 , F41G7/008 , F41G7/2246 , F41G7/226 , F41G7/2293
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a dual-mode seeker for a guided missile equipped with seeker/designation handoff capabilities. The dual-mode seeker has Semi-Active Laser (SAL) and Image InfraRed (IIR) modes of operation. SAL-mode operation includes detecting laser pulses reflected by a target designated by a remote Laser Target Designator (LTD) and determining target direction using the detected laser pulses. SAL-mode operation also includes determining the Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) of the detected laser pulses, and predicting timing of future pulses generated by the LTD. IIR-mode operation includes capturing Short-Wavelength InfraRed (SWIR) images of a scene containing the designated target and determining target location using one or more image features associated with the designated target. After the target direction can be determined using the IIR-mode of operation, an illuminator projects a signal onto the designated target so as to communicate to a remote operator that LTD target designation can be suspended.
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公开(公告)号：US20140374533A1
公开(公告)日：2014-12-25
申请号：US13923986
申请日：2013-06-21
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell , Robert Rutkiewicz
CPC classification number: F42B15/01 , F41G7/226 , F41G7/2293 , F41G9/00
Abstract: A dual-mode, semi-active, laser-based and passive image-based seeker for projectiles, missiles, and other ordnance that persecute targets by detecting and tracking energy scattered from targets. The disclosed embodiments use a single digital imager having a single focal plane array sensor to sense data in both the image-based and laser-based modes of operation. A shuttering technique allows the relatively low frame-rate of the digital imager to detect, decode and localize in the imager's field-of-view a known pulse repetition frequency (PRF) from a known designator in the presence of ambient light and other confusing target designators, each having a different PRF.
Abstract translation: 一种双模，半主动，基于激光和被动的图像探测器，用于通过检测和跟踪从目标散射的能量来迫害目标的射弹，导弹和其他武器。 所公开的实施例使用具有单个焦平面阵列传感器的单个数字成像器来检测基于图像和基于激光的操作模式中的数据。 快门技术允许数字成像器的相对较低的帧速率在成像器的视野中检测，解码和定位已知的脉冲重复频率（PRF），该已知的脉冲重复频率（PRF）在存在环境光和其他混淆目标的情况下来自已知的指示符 指示符，每个都有不同的PRF。
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公开(公告)号：US10126101B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-13
申请号：US15269601
申请日：2016-09-19
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a dual-mode seeker for a guided missile equipped with seeker/designation handoff capabilities. The dual-mode seeker has Semi-Active Laser (SAL) and Image InfraRed (IIR) modes of operation. SAL-mode operation includes detecting laser pulses reflected by a target designated by a remote Laser Target Designator (LTD) and determining target direction using the detected laser pulses. SAL-mode operation also includes determining the Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) of the detected laser pulses, and predicting timing of future pulses generated by the LTD. IIR-mode operation includes capturing Short-Wavelength InfraRed (SWIR) images of a scene containing the designated target and determining target location using one or more image features associated with the designated target. After the target direction can be determined using the IIR-mode of operation, an illuminator projects a signal onto the designated target so as to communicate to a remote operator that LTD target designation can be suspended.
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公开(公告)号：US10101174B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-16
申请号：US15243455
申请日：2016-08-22
Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
Inventor： Todd Ell
Abstract: An inertial measurement unit (IMU) includes an inertial sensor assembly including a plurality of accelerometers and a plurality of rate gyroscopes, an inertial sensor compensation and correction module, and a Kalman estimator module. The inertial sensor compensation and correction module is configured to apply a set of error compensation values to sensed acceleration and rotational rate to produce a compensated acceleration and a compensated rotational rate of the IMU. The Kalman estimator module is configured to determine a set of error correction values based on a difference between a change in integrated acceleration of the IMU and a change in true airspeed of the IMU. The inertial sensor compensation and correction module is further configured to apply the set of error correction values to each of the compensated acceleration and the compensated rotational rate to output an error-corrected acceleration and an error-corrected rotation rate.
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