USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy

Paul E Nelson

Donald Patrick Hilliard

Dean Lucian Mensa

Nathan Andrew Alday

Leroy Francis Mumma

Robert Barreto

Yogeshkumar M Patel

Andrew Hamilton Kay

Christopher F Calderon

Robert D Cavanagh

A system for augmenting 360-degree aspect monostatic radar cross section of an aircraft. The system may comprise a pair of pods mountable on opposing wing tips of an aircraft and each having a pod housing with an elongate body tapering forwardly to a nose and rearwardly to a tail. Each pod may comprise a forward SDL disposed within the nose, a rear SDL disposed within the tail, and a pair of mid-body SDLs disposed within a mid-section of the pod housing. The SDLs may be arranged within the pods to reflect radiation and provide coverage around the aircraft over a region of about 360 azimuth degrees. Each SDL may comprise radar absorbing material located on an interior reflective surface, and portions of the elongate bodies may be constructed of radome material. The SDLs may be Luneburg lens having diameters of at least approximately 8-inches.

System for augmenting 360-degree aspect monostatic radar cross section of an aircraft

A stabilizing system for use in conjunction with a crane/boom in which an ject is held fast to a foam cushion within the system. A hook that forms part of the system grasps a sling holding the object and secures the object against the foam cushion. The object can be aligned by being rotated or tilted while held fast to the cushion. The object is prevented from swinging and swaying, thereby greatly reducing danger.

At-sea recovery handling system

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Newport, RI, United States of America

Paul E Nelson