Patents Represented by Law Firm Sverdrup Technology Inc.
  • Patent number: 5734466
    Abstract: This invention relates to laser guided weapon systems and in particular to boresighting a designator laser to a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sighting system that is at a wavelength other than that of the laser with sufficient accuracy, confirming adequate power level available for designation and that the proper pulse rate code has been selected and is being transmitted. Due to the nature of the designation laser being at a different bandwidth than the FLIR, the positioning of the laser spot is not visible to the targeting system and the initial system alignment is depended on for accuracy and precision. This invention presents a way of addressing three aspects of laser designation prior to weapon use. This is achieved through the use of a beamsplitter and thermal resistor that appear to be at the same point of space to the targeting system. The offsets are measured and then used to correct the misalignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Edwin B. George, Steven A. Marlow