Matthew Joseph Ragozzino

Title: Matthew Joseph Ragozzino: Patents in Sonar and Aerostat Systems.

Introduction

Matthew Joseph Ragozzino is an inventor based in Costa Mesa, California, and works at The Boeing Company. His patent work includes technologies for sonar training and for transmitting sonobuoy data from an aircraft-deployed system. He is associated with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Aerostat Deployable from Sonobuoy Launch Container. This invention describes a capsule designed to launch from an aircraft and float in seawater alongside one or more sonobuoys. The capsule receives sonobuoy data and transmits it to the aircraft. A reaction chamber uses seawater and a reactant to generate gas, inflating a tethered aerostat that ascends above the capsule. Raising the transmitter can increase the distance over which sonobuoy data is transmitted to the aircraft.

Sonar Target Simulator. This invention describes a system for training sonar operators through simulated scenarios. It uses real-world collected data, including background signatures associated with different environments, to generate target signatures and environmental models. The system combines these elements to create simulated scenarios for use in a gaming area.

Career Highlights

Ragozzino’s listed patents address two distinct applications: extending communications range for sonobuoy data and creating realistic sonar-training scenarios from collected data. Both inventions apply data and system design to support operations involving sonar.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include James Joseph Bonang and Randall L. Mosten.

Conclusion

Matthew Joseph Ragozzino’s patent portfolio reflects work on aerostat-assisted sonobuoy communications and data-driven sonar simulation at The Boeing Company.