Patents by Inventor Richard A. Kallaus

Richard A. Kallaus 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).

  • Multi-platform geolocation method and system
    Patent number: 6407703
    Abstract: A method for determining the geolocation of an emitter using sensors located at a single or multiple platforms is disclosed. Generally, the method includes the steps of receiving a first measurement set relative to a first emitter, the first measurement set including angle of arrival, time difference of arrival and/or terrain height/altitude measurements, receiving a first location guess or estimate for the first emitter, and determining at least a second location estimate using at least one of a batch least squares analysis and a Kalman filter analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. Minter, Robert S. Reichert, Richard A. Kallaus