Missile surveillance method and apparatus

U.S. Patent Number: 5300780

Abstract: Multispectral signature analysis techniques are used to reliably separate a missile electro-optical signal from a background. The system provides higher reliability and reduced complexity when compared to conventional approaches.

Inventors: Denney; Joseph M. (Palos Verdes Estates, CA); Upton; Eric L. (Redondo Beach, CA)

Assignee: TRW Inc. (Redondo Beach, CA)

Application Number: 07/991,772

Issued: 1994-04-05

Expired: 2006-04-05

Classes: 250/342 ; 250/203.6; 250/332; 250/349

Field of search: 250/332,334,342,349,203.6,203.1,206.1,206.2,340,338.1,339,347,353 244/3.11,3.16 364/516,517

Click the image above to view patent images at uspto.gov within a frame.

Click here for the fulltext page on uspto.gov within a frame.