Dennis R. Clark - New Boston NH, US Jeffrey L. Jew - Brookline NH, US
Assignee:
BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. - Nashua NH
International Classification:
B64D 1/02
US Classification:
89 151
Abstract:
A system and method for launching countermeasures, such as flares and chaff, from an aircraft under attack by a missile. A plurality of countermeasure launchers are mounted preferably on the two sides and tail and nose of the aircraft and communicate with a missile detection and warning system mounted in the aircraft. Based upon the circumstances reported by the warning system, the appropriate countermeasure weapon or weapons are selected and dispensed. The circumstances reported are based upon the angle of elevation and azimuth angle of the approaching missile in relation to the aircraft and distance of the missile from the aircraft. Also, the speed and altitude of the aircraft are utilized in determining the countermeasures applied. The various responses are distinguished by the number and types of countermeasures dispensed, the dispense time of the countermeasures and the particular launcher or launchers used, based upon the type of aircraft being protected.
- Nashua NH, US Jeffrey L. Jew - Brookline NH, US Ian B. Murray - Amherst NH, US
Assignee:
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. - Nashua NH
International Classification:
G01S 3/786 G02B 26/08 G02B 26/10
Abstract:
A bi-static optical system utilizing a separate transmit and receive optical train that are identically steerable in azimuth-over-elevation fashion while accommodating an autoboresight technique and function. Further provided may be a common elevation assembly with two opposite-facing elevation fold mirrors on either side that are controlled by the same motor assembly allowing for common elevation control without overlapping or combining the apertures.
Method Of Frequency Encoding Beacons For Dismounted Identification, Friend Or Foe
- Nashua NH, US Aaron W. BENNETT - Merrimack NH, US Jeffrey L. JEW - Brookline NH, US Ryan Bruce ZIELINSKI - Nashua NH, US
International Classification:
H04B 10/524 H04B 10/112 H04B 10/60
Abstract:
The system and method for frequency encoded beacons for use in covert dismount identification, friend or foe and communications. Waveforms are capped at thresholds below human and conventional night vision detection. Waveforms are further modulated to identify dismounts as well as other information such as day and time, rank, health status, and the like. The beacons may operate at different wavelengths depending on whether they are used on ground, in air, or at sea.
- Nashua NH, US Will R. GRIGSBY - Austin TX, US Eric C. HOENES - Austin TX, US Jeffrey L. JEW - Brookline NH, US
International Classification:
G01S 17/08 G01S 7/481
Abstract:
A laser warning receiver system and method having at least four optical components mapped to a photodetector array to provide for omnidirectional detection of incident laser light. In some cases, a fifth optical component is mapped to the central portion of a photodetector array to provide hemispheric detection of laser light. The laser warning receiver system is configured to detect laser light in the NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and/or LWIR range using a single photodetector array and ROIC.
Jordan S. Chabinsky - Nashua NH, US Jeffrey L. Jew - Brookline NH, US Philip Soletsky - Brookline NH, US
Assignee:
BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. - Nashua NH
International Classification:
G01S 7/48 G01S 7/495
Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for producing and/or optimizing jamming codes for use in directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) systems. In some embodiments, Fourier analysis may be implemented to produce jamming codes which more efficiently (e.g., time efficient, power efficient) and/or more reliably (e.g., no frequency gaps) achieve optical break-lock (OBL) of infrared (IR)-seeking missiles/threats over a broad range of frequencies (e.g., short-wavelength IR, mid-wavelength IR), as compared to heritage jamming code methodologies. Some embodiments may be implemented in military/defense applications (e.g., protection of military/tactical aircraft or other vehicles); some other embodiments may be implemented in non-military/commercial applications (e.g., protection of domestic, civilian, and/or commercial aircraft or other vehicles). Some embodiments may be implemented to protect against IR-seeking air-to-air missiles (AAMs), surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and/or man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS/MPADS). Numerous configurations and variations will be apparent in light of this disclosure.