Abstract: A system and method for producing an image is provided in which magnitude data related to photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is manipulated to conform to an assumed image, phase data related to the photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is multiplied by the manipulated magnitude resulting in an image function, imaging constraints are applied to the Fourier transform of the image function to create a desired image, and the desired image is tested to determine whether additional iterations of the method are necessary, with the desired image becoming the assumed image in subsequent iterations, until the desired image is no long substantially different from the assumed image.

Abstract: The present invention generally is a system and method for ground, atmospheric and space based solar powered electrical energy generation and transmission of beamed microwave power. Specifically it is a system and method for generating electrical energy from a plurality of photovoltaic cells dispersed on a flexible surface each in close proximity to and functionally connected to microwave generating and transmitting means for controllably forming one or more stronger microwave beams by combining a plurality of much weaker individual microwave beams. The invention can be a microwave beam weapon for detecting and transferring microwave energy to non-cooperative targets or it clear orbital debris by momentum transfer to space object through microwave radiation pressure. Most practically it can provide electric power and microwave beam weapon defense to remote military and civilian facilities, including forward operating bases.

Abstract: A system and method for producing an image is provided in which magnitude data related to photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is manipulated to conform to an assumed image, phase data related to the photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is multiplied by the manipulated magnitude resulting in an image function, imaging constraints are applied to the Fourier transform of the image function to create a desired image, and the desired image is tested to determine whether additional iterations of the method are necessary, with the desired image becoming the assumed image in subsequent iterations, until the desired image is no long substantially different from the assumed image.

Abstract: The present invention generally is a system and method for ground, atmospheric and space based solar powered electrical energy generation and transmission of beamed microwave power. Specifically it is a system and method for generating electrical energy from a plurality of photovoltaic cells dispersed on a flexible surface each in close proximity to and functionally connected to microwave generating and transmitting means for controllably forming one or more stronger microwave beams by combining a plurality of much weaker individual microwave beams. The invention can be a microwave beam weapon for detecting and transferring microwave energy to non-cooperative targets or it clear orbital debris by momentum transfer to space object through microwave radiation pressure. Most practically it can provide electric power and microwave beam weapon defense to remote military and civilian facilities, including forward operating bases.

Abstract: A dynamic Casimir effect device for moving reflective surfaces rapidly comprising: an epitaxial stack of a plurality of closely spaced semiconductor lamina; each lamina having a band gap within a range of band gaps between a low band gap value a high band gap value; and a variable voltage source capable of producing a range of output voltages that is electrically connected to the plurality of lamina; wherein each said semiconductor lamina is connected to said voltage source such that said variable voltage source can apply a range of voltages to the plurality of semiconductor lamina and wherein each said semiconductor lamina becomes a reflecting conductor when said variable voltage source applies a specific semiconductor band gap dependent voltage within said range of output voltages to said semiconductor lamina.

Abstract: A solar power transmission system having a solar-microwave fabric for absorbing sunlight, transforming the sunlight into electrical energy, amplifying a received signal using the electrical energy, and transmitting the amplified signal to a rectenna beacon. Embodiments according to the present invention include a system for space-based solar power transmission having a solar power collection balloon in geostationary orbit around Earth, which allows for continuous, feasible, and efficient collection of solar power in space that can be packaged into a condensed canister for launch and deployed without manual or machine assembly once in orbit.

Abstract: A dynamic Casimir effect device for moving reflective surfaces rapidly comprising: an epitaxial stack of a plurality of closely spaced semiconductor lamina; each lamina having a band gap within a range of band gaps between a low band gap value a high band gap value; and a variable voltage source capable of producing a range of output voltages that is electrically connected to the plurality of lamina; wherein each said semiconductor lamina is connected to said voltage source such that said variable voltage source can apply a range of voltages to the plurality of semiconductor lamina and wherein each said semiconductor lamina becomes a reflecting conductor when said variable voltage source applies a specific semiconductor band gap dependent voltage within said range of output voltages to said semiconductor lamina.

Abstract: A system and method for producing an image is provided in which magnitude data related to photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is manipulated to conform to an assumed image, phase data related to the photo data received from multiple apertures configured with photo detectors is multiplied by the manipulated magnitude resulting in an image function, imaging constraints are applied to the Fourier transform of the image function to create a desired image, and the desired image is tested to determine whether additional iterations of the method are necessary, with the desired image becoming the assumed image in subsequent iterations, until the desired image is no long substantially different from the assumed image.

Abstract: An asteroid characterization and imaging system comprising at least one light collecting aperture positioned to collect intensity time history data and a data analysis unit configured to detect an occultation event and process said intensity time history data. Embodiments according to the present invention include a method of detecting, characterizing and imaging a near-Earth object comprising collecting intensity time history data by at least one light collecting aperture positioned to observe a star, detecting a stellar occultation event, recording said intensity time history data, processing said intensity time history data, predicting at least one of a set of object characteristics, and imaging said near-Earth celestial object.

Abstract: A solar power transmission system having a solar-microwave fabric for absorbing sunlight, transforming the sunlight into electrical energy, amplifying a received signal using the electrical energy, and transmitting the amplified signal to a rectenna beacon. Embodiments according to the present invention include a system for space-based solar power transmission having a solar power collection balloon in geostationary orbit around Earth, which allows for continuous, feasible, and efficient collection of solar power in space that can be packaged into a condensed canister for launch and deployed without manual or machine assembly once in orbit.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying and adapting a control system for a dynamic system includes in one embodiment massively parallel, decentralized signal processing equipment which can (1) identify a dynamic system; (2) adapt an on-line control system for the dynamic system; and/or, (3) solve off-line complex, nonlinear problems related to either static or dynamic systems. The disclosed system may include a neural network in which the neurons are two-way devices (forward and backward signal paths), each of which has a synaptic weight which is independently adjusted using only the forward and backward signals.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying and controlling an unknown dynamic system in which the system is identified, at least in part from test data, and a control scheme may be adapted on-line. In addition, the system may be used to develop an off-line solution to complex problems related to both dynamic and static systems. The system may use a multiprocessor architecture which may have a variety of configurations but is particularly suited for a neural network. The neural network may be built up of neurons that are either purely one way (forward signal path) or two way. Each neuron may be provided with its own synaptic weight, adjusted using only the local and backward signals.