Raytheon Company

Kenneth K Colson

Timothy G Brauer

Michael Menefee

Mitchell B Haeri

Richard Adam Cesari

Hector M Reyes, Jr

Michael C Menefee

In one embodiment, detecting a target includes directing a laser beam towards an area and detecting the laser beam reflected from the area. Whether the received laser beam comprises an optically augmented reflection indicating retro-reflection from a target is determined. The target indicates presence of an explosive device. The target is detected if the received laser beam comprises the optically augmented reflection.

Detecting a target using an optical augmentation sensor

In one embodiment of the disclosure, an explosive device detection system includes a thermal imaging camera and at least one radio frequency receiver that is coupled to a signal processing circuit. The thermal imaging camera is operable to produce a first electrical signal indicative of thermal energy radiated by an explosive device. The at least one radio frequency receiver is operable to produce at least one second electrical signal indicative of electro-magnetic energy emitted by the explosive device. The signal processing circuit is configured to combine the first electrical signal and the at least one second electrical signal on a display such that the explosive device is aligned on the display.

Explosive device detection system and method

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West Tawakoni, TX, United States of America

Kenneth K Colson