Abstract: A method and means for coupling information or signal power into or out of iber optics for integrated optical waveguides. The coupling consists of selectively doping with impurity ions such as rare earth or transition metal ions which are excited to fluorescence within the waveguide by the frequency of the transmitted carrier wave. The fluorescent emission is then detected at right angles to the fiber using conventional photodetectors and amplifiers.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting tunnels beneath an area of the earth's rface wherein an oscillator couples a current into a linear conductor at the earth's surface to generate a magnetic field in the earth beneath the area. Phase angle measuring means measures phase difference between the vertical and horizontal components of the magnetic field at selected points along a line parallel to the linear conductor to detect abrupt changes in earth resistivity, changes in resistivity indicating the presence and horizontal position of a tunnel.

Abstract: A low loss tuneable RF filter including a parallel plate variable capacitor nd a helical resonator within an extension of the resonator shield. The capacitor stator is supported on an insulator above one end of the helix while the rotor is mounted between the walls of the resonator shield. The rotor plates are wider than the stator plates by about 20%.

Abstract: A navigation aid comprises two transmitters transmitting signals in the LF/MF range (250 kilohertz-490 kilohertz) and a receiver indicator for receiving each of the transmitted signals, translating them to a common frequency, and indicating the phase difference at any given position. Frequency stablizing means are coupled to each transmitter to stabilize the frequency of each transmitted signal and to prevent the differential frequency error from exceeding a selected limit.

Abstract: A system for obtaining the range and bearing of the location of any radar transmission with a minimum of received data (one pulse). Three receiving systems spaced apart from each other receive signals from the radiating source. Solving three simultaneous equations for circles using the location of each receiving antenna as the center of three circles. The point of intersection of the three circles is the location of the radiating source.

Abstract: An optical means for detecting and/or communicating with underwater objects rom airborne platforms wherein a number of laser sources are collimated so as to illuminate a particular portion of the ocean surface from the airborne platform. Thereafter, use is made of the non-linear optical phenomena resulting from the interaction of the various source characteristics (power and wavelength) with the water media to detect modulation of the specularly reflected energy to provide indications of the presence of submerged objects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of determining defects in semiconductors, by scann with small spot of light. As the semiconductor is scanned, a voltage is generated which may be used to indicate gross defects as well as the reduction in carrier lifetime due to the defects.

Abstract: An RF test signal generator including a driving oscillator, a pulse generr for generating narrow spikes at the oscillator frequency (such as a step recovery diode), a modulator and an attenuator. Since the very narrow pulse exhibits nearly constant amplitude in the frequency domain, a constant amplitude comb spectrum with frequency spacing at the oscillator frequency is generated so as to facilitate automated testing techniques.

Abstract: A satellite up link diversity switch system. A beacon or reference signal received from the satellite at two locations separated in an east-west direction. Diversity logic compares the two signals received and switches the output of a UHF transmitter to whichever antenna is receiving the stronger signal at the time.

Abstract: A precise measurement of the absorption of weakly absorbing optical mater is measured by measuring the temperature rise of the sample when light of the wavelength of interest passes through it. The temperature rise is determined by measuring the emission from the sample due to phonon absorption processes. This emission is of a much longer wavelength than the wavelength of interest. The temperature rise is measured by measuring the rate of increase of the emitted radiation power from the sample at the longer wavelength.

Abstract: A plurality of transistor energy generators are coupled to a common high Q, orroid tuned circuit. Each energy generator has its own separate power supply and the output signal is derived by a common coil coupled to the tuned circuit.

Abstract: 1. In a dual-channel radio frequency fuzing system the combination comprig:A. an oscillator circuit including a loop antenna tank circuit adapted to operate at a first predetermined frequency in response to a first modulating signal having a first repetition rate,B. circuit means coupled to the tank circuit of said oscillator for causing said oscillator to operate at a second predetermined frequency in response to a modulating signal derived from said first modulating signal and having a repetition rate different than said first repetition rate.

Abstract: A digital correlator which will detect a digital pattern in the presence of noise. In an n bit pseudo-noise (PN) sequence, comparison is made of the input word with m desired PN coded word patterns; a flag is raised when a pattern is detected and identified. In one embodiment all possible (six) PN code words are programmed in a ROM (Read Only Memory). The input word is compared with all six code words in a parallel sequential search mode. In another embodiment, comparison is made of a 31 bit input word with a programmed PN code word in a single parallel comparison.

Abstract: A control circuit for compensating for the change in drive current in a pe-width modulated control circuit of a power supply. Cos Mos three input NOR gates are controlled by applying an analog voltage proportional to the charge in drive current to the third input. A negative feedback loop is then provided to compensate for changing temperature.

Abstract: A television tracking symbol generator for use in a non-imaging seeker to ovide basic flight test performance that can be instantly understood by watching a conventional television real time display of the airborne TV monitor or subsequent display by means of a video tape recording made during the test. The display contains the dynamic and pictorial rendition of the target movement, the terrain, the weather conditions, the seeker's aim point, the stabilized platform's aim point and the target's signal strength as received at the seeker. All the key performance data about the seeker are integrated and correlated in the TV picture.

Abstract: A stimulated Raman scattering resonator which generates stimulated Raman ttering within an optical resonator and provides regeneration and unidirectional emission of radiation. A focusing mirror is provided for the pumping radiation and is combined with the stimulated Raman scattering resonator within a single optical structure. A semi-confocal type resonator having one totally reflecting plain mirror and one partially reflecting spherical mirror is employed to increase pumping irradiance.

Abstract: A transmitter for extending the operational range capability of laser comications and ranging systems. A narrow laser beam is angle deflected to provide a raster scan equivalent to a broad beam scan.

Abstract: A two channel optical fuzing system for determining that a true target is esent by initiating a gating pulse when the forward looking channel first detects what appears to be a target and initiating an arming signal when the rearward looking channel sees the same target. If the arming signal initiated during the time interval of the gate pulse, a decision circuit passes an output pulse to the firing circuit which produces a firing pulse to initiate the warhead.

Abstract: A self-clocking binary data acquisition and transfer system in which each t of any data stream is divided into four time periods such that both 0 and 1 data bits are high during the first time period and a 0 will go low after the first time period and a 1 will be low after the third time period. The first, second and third time periods are used for transmission of information and the fourth for initialization.

Abstract: A step recovery diode pulse generator is driven by a fixed frequency oscitor to provide pulses which are modulated in a balanced modulator by means of a voltage controlled oscillator controlled by a variable frequency input. The output of the balanced modulator is attenuated and provides a frequency modulated RF signal output.