Forward-looking detection radar

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Patent No.: US 8,193,965
App. No.: 12/272,927
Granted: Jun 5, 2012
Kind: B2

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Abstract

An explosive detection system includes an unmanned vehicle and a manned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a reflector. The manned vehicle includes a ground penetrating radar. The manned vehicle also includes electronics configured to process radar signals that are reflected by the reflector to detect an explosive device. The manned vehicle follows the unmanned vehicle.

Claims (7)

1. An explosive detection system comprising:

an unmanned vehicle with a reflector;

a manned vehicle with a ground penetrating radar and electronics configured to process radar signals that are reflected by the reflector to detect an explosive device, wherein:

the manned vehicle follows the unmanned vehicle.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the unmanned vehicle comprises an unmanned ground vehicle.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the unmanned vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the unmanned vehicle comprises a robot.

Assignments (5)

ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2020

From: L3 SECURITY & DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS L-3 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY AND DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC.)

To: L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2020

From: L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

To: L3 FUZING AND ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC.