Patents by Inventor Bradley D. Duncan

Bradley D. Duncan 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).

  • Apparatus and method for a multiple aperture coherent ladar
    Patent number: 8629975
    Abstract: A multi-function, range-Doppler, synthetic aperture and micro-Doppler, coherent laser radar system having improved spatial resolution and immunity to undesired platform motion utilizing two or more simultaneous, spatially offset transceiver apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Matthew P. Dierking, Bradley D. Duncan
  • Software and method for turbulent flow analysis
    Patent number: 7120544
    Abstract: A method for analyzing a turbulent fluid flow field includes the steps of: creating a mathematical model of a physical object; simulating a flow field around the model, wherein the flow field is at least partially turbulent; generating time series flow data output data representative of the flow field; and identifying repeating turbulent flow patterns in the flow data. These features are identified by selecting at least one frequency range of interest; filtering the flow data based on the frequency range; and observing coherent structure in the filtered data. The method may be implemented as a software program running on a computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Automotive Aerodynamics, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley D. Duncan