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US 4516853

LASER RADAR ADAPTIVE TRACKING SYSTEM

Assignee

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATON

Filed

Mar 31, 1982

Granted

May 14, 1985

Location

N. PALM BEACH FL US

Abstract

A laser radar system employs an acousto-optic modulator to sweep an output beam. Comparison of reflected radiation with output radiation permits adaptive control of steering angle and beam width to track a target with efficient use of power.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Aug 11, 1982

Rescinded

Feb 23, 1984

Duration

1 year, 6 months

Inventor

  • 1JAMES E. PEARSON

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