Celestial Positioning System and Method
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190331762A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16455029

    申请日:2019-06-27

    Abstract: In a method of determining the position of an object, raw image data of the sky is recorded using a celestial imaging unit. The last known position, orientation, date, and time data of the object are obtained, and the position of a celestial body is measured. A latitude and longitude of the object is determined by matching the measured celestial body position to the expected celestial body position based on the input parameters. A system for determining a new position of an object comprises a celestial imaging unit configured to record image data of the sky, a signal processing unit, and a signal processing unit configured to receive and store in memory the image data received from the celestial imaging unit. The signal processing unit filters the image to find the positions of celestial objects in the sky. The signal processing unit is further configured to use roll and pitch from an IMU, and date and time from a clock to determine the object's position (latitude and longitude).

    Wide-Area Real-Time Method for Detecting Foreign Fluids on Water Surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US20170299501A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15387901

    申请日:2016-12-22

    Abstract: A method using Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for detecting the presence of foreign fluids on water comprises estimating an expected polarization response for a foreign fluid desired to be detected. Oil from an oil spill is one such foreign fluid. An optimal position of a polarimeter to take images of the water's surface is determined from the expected polarization response. The polarimeter is positioned at the optimal position and records raw image data of the water's surface to obtain polarized images of the area. The polarized images are corrected, and IR and polarization data products are computed. The IR and polarization data products are converted to multi-dimensional data set to form multi-dimensional imagery. Contrast algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced contrast images, from which foreign fluids can be automatically detected.

    Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System
    7.
    发明申请
    Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System 有权
    基于偏振的映射和感知方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160307053A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:US14836549

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Abstract: A method using Long Wave Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for improved mapping and perception of a roadway or path and for perceiving or detecting obstacles comprises recording raw image data using a polarimeter to obtain polarized images of the roadway or area. The images are then corrected for non-uniformity, optical distortion, and registration. IR and polarization data products are computed, and the resultant data products are converted to a multi-dimensional data set for exploitation. Contrast enhancement algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced object images. The enhanced object images may then be displayed to a user, and/or an annunciator may announce the presence of an object. Further, the vehicle may take evasive action based upon the presence of an object in the roadway.

    Abstract translation: 使用长波红外成像偏振测量法改善路面或路径的映射和感知并且用于感知或检测障碍物的方法包括使用偏振计记录原始图像数据以获得道路或区域的偏振图像。 然后校正图像的不均匀性,光学失真和配准。 计算IR和极化数据产品,并将所得数据产品转换为多维数据集进行挖掘。 对比度增强算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对象图像。 然后可以将增强的对象图像显示给用户,和/或报告器可以宣布对象的存在。 此外,车辆可以基于道路中的物体的存在而采取回避动作。

    Wide-Area Real-Time Method for Detecting Foreign Fluids on Water Surfaces
    8.
    发明申请
    Wide-Area Real-Time Method for Detecting Foreign Fluids on Water Surfaces 有权
    用于检测水面上的外来液体的广域实时方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160061665A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14843835

    申请日:2015-09-02

    Abstract: A method using Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for detecting the presence of foreign fluids on water comprises estimating an expected polarization response for a foreign fluid desired to be detected. Oil from an oil spill is one such foreign fluid. An optimal position of a polarimeter to take images of the water's surface is determined from the expected polarization response. The polarimeter is positioned at the optimal position and records raw image data of the water's surface to obtain polarized images of the area. The polarized images are corrected, and IR and polarization data products are computed. The IR and polarization data products are converted to multi-dimensional data set to form multi-dimensional imagery. Contrast algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced contrast images, from which foreign fluids can be automatically detected.

    Abstract translation: 使用红外成像偏振测定法检测外来流体在水中的存在的方法包括估计期望被检测的外来流体的预期偏振响应。 油溢油是一种这样的外来液体。 根据预期的极化响应确定旋转计获取水表面的最佳位置。 旋光仪位于最佳位置,并记录水面的原始图像数据,以获得该区域的偏振图像。 校正极化图像,并计算IR和极化数据积。 IR和极化数据产品被转换为多维数据集以形成多维图像。 对比算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对比图像,从而可以自动检测外来流体。

    PESTICIDE SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250024837A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-23

    申请号:US18711564

    申请日:2022-11-21

    Abstract: A pesticide application method and device of the present disclosure produces a non-incendiary, organic-polymerization based pesticide smoke producing reaction. The smoke mainly comprises pesticide and reaction products of the initiator compound. A composition for the non-pyrotechnic generation of pesticide-containing smoke is provided that includes an initiator, and a pesticide agent. Some versions of the composition also include a monomer that polymerizes exothermically. A non-pyrotechnic method of generating pesticide-containing smoke is provided, which includes initiating a frontal reaction (FR) in a composition for the non-pyrotechnic generation of pesticide-containing smoke, and generating smoke comprising the pesticide agent. A method of applying a pesticide to an area is provided, involving initiating an FR to generate pesticide-containing smoke, and exposing the area to the smoke for a period of time sufficient to kill pests. A non-pyrotechnic smoke generator for generating a pesticide-containing smoke is provided, including the smoke-generating composition and an initiation source.

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