Damian P Mcloughlin

Title: Damian P. McLoughlin: Space Vehicle Security Inventor

Introduction

Damian P. McLoughlin is an inventor associated with Aurora, Colorado, and Raytheon Company. His work includes an invention focused on detecting intrusions into space vehicles. He is credited with 1 patent.

Latest Patents

McLoughlin’s listed patent is “Space Vehicle Intrusion Detection System (IDS).” The invention describes systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for space vehicle security. It uses a navigational controller to determine the vehicle’s mode, a power supply to provide power, and a transceiver to determine whether a communications channel to a ground station is open. An intrusion detection monitor checks for non-nominal component outputs, with the components monitored varying according to the vehicle’s power level, communications connectivity, and operating mode.

Career Highlights

McLoughlin’s patent work is associated with Raytheon Company and addresses security monitoring for space vehicles. The invention’s adaptive monitoring approach accounts for changing operating conditions and available power.

Collaborations

Steven J. Austin, Sr. is identified as McLoughlin’s coworker. The available information does not specify their roles in developing the patent or describe their collaboration in detail.

Conclusion

Damian P. McLoughlin’s listed patent presents an adaptive intrusion detection approach designed to support space vehicle security across different operating modes and conditions.