Phased array LIDAR in ordnance control

    公开(公告)号:US10281254B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US15270829

    申请日:2016-09-20

    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.

    Coordinating multiple missile targeting via optical inter-missile communications

    公开(公告)号:US10655936B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US15337932

    申请日:2016-10-28

    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.

    Systems and methods for capacitor charge extraction
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for capacitor charge extraction 有权
    电容充电提取的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09590497B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-07

    申请号:US14514174

    申请日:2014-10-14

    CPC classification number: H02M3/04 H02J1/12 H02J7/0068 H02J7/345 H02M3/155

    Abstract: A system for providing electrical power to a load includes a boost converter with an input and an output. The boost converter is configured to receive power at a first voltage at the input, and to supply power at a higher second voltage from the output. A capacitor, e.g., a super capacitor, is operatively connected between the output of the boost converter and a ground node. A first switch is operatively connected between the first input node and the output of the boost converter for switching between a first state connecting the capacitor to the output of the boost converter and a second state connecting the capacitor to supply input voltage to the input of the boost converter.

    Abstract translation: 用于向负载提供电力的系统包括具有输入和输出的升压转换器。 升压转换器被配置为在输入处以第一电压接收功率,并且从输出端以更高的第二电压供电。 电容器,例如超级电容器,可操作地连接在升压转换器的输出端和接地节点之间。 第一开关可操作地连接在第一输入节点和升压转换器的输出端之间,用于在将电容器连接到升压转换器的输出端的第一状态和连接电容器以将输入电压提供给输入端的第二状态之间切换 升压转换器。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RENDERING AND DISPLAYING A PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF AIRCRAFT TAXI OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20190027051A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US15653205

    申请日:2017-07-18

    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to displaying an image of a taxiing aircraft in relation to objects in a surrounding environment. A first data set indicative of locations, relative to the taxiing aircraft, of objects external to the taxiing aircraft is collected. Then, image data of a map of an area external to and including the taxiing aircraft is formed. Symbols of the objects external to the aircraft at the locations, relative to the taxiing aircraft, indicated by the first data set are mapping into the image data. The image data is then sent to a display device for displaying the image data to a pilot of the taxiing aircraft. Displaying a map indicating the relative location of external objects with which the taxiing aircraft could potentially collide advantageously assists the pilot in taxi operation.

    COORDINATING MULTIPLE MISSILE TARGETING VIA OPTICAL INTER-MISSILE COMMUNICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20180209764A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-26

    申请号:US15337932

    申请日:2016-10-28

    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.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPACITOR CHARGE EXTRACTION
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPACITOR CHARGE EXTRACTION 有权
    电容充电提取的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160105098A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-14

    申请号:US14514174

    申请日:2014-10-14

    CPC classification number: H02M3/04 H02J1/12 H02J7/0068 H02J7/345 H02M3/155

    Abstract: A system for providing electrical power to a load includes a boost converter with an input and an output. The boost converter is configured to receive power at a first voltage at the input, and to supply power at a higher second voltage from the output. A capacitor, e.g., a super capacitor, is operatively connected between the output of the boost converter and a ground node. A first switch is operatively connected between the first input node and the output of the boost converter for switching between a first state connecting the capacitor to the output of the boost converter and a second state connecting the capacitor to supply input voltage to the input of the boost converter.

    Abstract translation: 用于向负载提供电力的系统包括具有输入和输出的升压转换器。 升压转换器被配置为在输入处以第一电压接收功率,并且从输出端以更高的第二电压供电。 电容器,例如超级电容器,可操作地连接在升压转换器的输出端和接地节点之间。 第一开关可操作地连接在第一输入节点和升压转换器的输出端之间,用于在将电容器连接到升压转换器的输出端的第一状态和连接电容器以将输入电压提供给输入端的第二状态之间切换 升压转换器。

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