An Obstacle Detection and Evaluation System.

Abstract

The patent describes an obstacle detection and shadow measurement system using a scanning radar having a narrow horizontal beamwidth for evaluating impediments to navigation. The invention relates to ultra-sonic frequency radar systems and, more particularly, to a radar method and apparatus suitable for use on polar ice or other surfaces of nearly uniform grade for determining the altitude, azimuth and range of an obstacle to navigation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1975
Accession Number
ADD002575

Entities

People

  • Larry R. Warnke
  • Thomas Thompson

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Detection
  • Frequency
  • Inventions
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Patents
  • Radar
  • Scanning

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.