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Sonar system
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-03
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2001-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A sonar system for positive identification of certain resonant body targets such as mines. Two acoustic signals of different frequencies are transmitted toward the target and the acoustic returns are separated into the component frequencies, detected, and thereafter subtracted from one another. A signal, above a threshold value, resulting from the subtraction is indicative of a resonant body target and the indication is displayed and/or recorded.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth P. Geohegan, Jr.
- 👤 Henry M. Gruen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:00
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S15/00; G01S15/02; G01S15/06; G01S15/08; G01S15/10; G01S15/102; G01S15/107; G01S7/00; G01S7/52; G01S7/539
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A sonar system for the detection and classification of targets within a target area under surveillance comprising: (A) means for transmitting, toward said target area, a first discrete pulse of frequency F 1 and a second discrete pulse of frequency F 2 ; (B) said frequencies F 1 and F 2 being slightly different from one another and within the resonant frequency range of expected targets; (C) receiver means responsive to acoustic returns due to said transmitted pulses for providing a composite output signal; (D) means for separating said output signal into respective frequency component signals corresponding to the transmitted frequencies F 1 and F 2 ; (E) means for detecting respective ones of said frequency component signals to obtain the envelopes thereof; (F) means for subtracting respective detected signals; and (G) rectifying means coupled to the output of said means for subtracting for providing a unidirectional signal in response thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A sonar system for the detection and classification of targets within a target area under surveillance comprising: (A) means for transmitting, toward said target area, a first discrete pulse of frequency F 1 and a second discrete pulse of frequency F 2 ; (B) said frequencies F 1 and F 2 being slightly different from one another and within the resonant frequency range of expected targets; (C) receiver means responsive to acoustic returns due to said transmitted pulses for providing a composite output signal; (D) means for separating said output signal into respective frequency component signals corresponding to the transmitted frequencies F 1 and F 2 ; (E) means for detecting respective ones of said frequency component signals to obtain the envelopes thereof; (F) means for subtracting respective detected signals; and (G) rectifying means coupled to the output of said means for subtracting for providing a unidirectional signal in response thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 which includes: (A) display means operable to display the results of said rectification.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: (A) said first and second pulses are transmitted alternatively, and which includes (B) means for delaying the first detected signal prior to said subtraction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |