Patents Assigned to Akela, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8471761
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a radar system that in certain embodiments can, among other features, take into account the phase noise and/or drift of a transmit signal when generating a nulling signal. A receiver of the radar system can produce an IF signal by mixing a received signal with a local oscillator. The receiver can also mix the local oscillator with a transmit signal provided directly by the transmitter to the receiver to produce a control signal. Using the control signal to generate a nulling signal, the receiver can maintain or substantially maintain phase coherence between the nulling signal and the transmit signal. As a result, in certain embodiments, more precise nulling can occur, resulting in greater receiver sensitivity. Improved receiver sensitivity can provide a greater maximum detectable range and/or improved target detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Akela, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Douglas Hogg