Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2023
Title: Innovations by Brian R Phelan
Introduction
Brian R Phelan is an accomplished inventor based in Silver Spring, MD. He has made significant contributions to the field of radar technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and improving radar operations in complex environments.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for performing dual polarization change detection using polarimetric synthetic aperture radar imagery." This invention involves an apparatus and method designed to identify locations of man-made objects within SAR imagery. The system prescreens SAR imagery to pinpoint potential locations of man-made objects, which are then processed using a change detector to filter out natural objects, resulting in a target image that predominantly features man-made objects.
Another notable patent is "System and method for enabling radar operation in a spectrally congested environment." This invention introduces a novel methodology for processing radar image data from radar systems equipped with multiple transmitter and receiver antenna pairs. The methodology operates on spectrally-notched radar data and employs a specially-adapted version of the CLEAN algorithm to mitigate frequency-band notching effects. Additionally, it utilizes a non-linear sidelobe-reduction algorithm to enhance the quality of radar imagery.
Career Highlights
Brian R Phelan is currently employed by the US Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army. His work has been instrumental in advancing radar technology, particularly in applications that require high-quality imaging in challenging environments.
Collaborations
Brian has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kenneth Irving Ranney and Marc Allan Ressler. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative radar technologies.
Conclusion
Brian R Phelan's contributions to radar technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in synthetic aperture radar applications.