Patents by Inventor Bernard N. O'Donnell

Bernard N. O'Donnell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4613862
    Abstract: A method is described which provides automatic self synchronization (in time) between multiple pulse repetition frequency (PRF), pulse doppler radars. The synchronization technique time aligns data within a coherent look transmission (a group of pulses--typically milliseconds). This technique substantially eliminates sensitivity losses associated with blanking false alarms or detection from interfering radars transmitting (in time) at pulse repetition intervals (PRI) different than the host radar. An implementation of this method for a 2 PRF radar waveform is described although the technique may be extended to more than 2 PRF's. The technique provides an alternative approach to pulse shaping or multiple (different) frequencies to control MI but may be used in conjunction with these techniques to minimize sensitivity losses due to interference blanking. For applications where wide angular antenna beams are required and/or multiple simultaneous radar operation is required (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Bernard N. O'Donnell