This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 2009.
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Years Active: 2009
Title: The Innovations of William A. Barnwell
Introduction
William A. Barnwell is an accomplished inventor based in Rockville, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of synthetic aperture radar technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique method and apparatus for three-dimensional sub-voxel position imaging.
Latest Patents
Barnwell holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus for 3-D sub-voxel position imaging with synthetic aperture radar." This invention provides a method for determining three-dimensional sub-voxel positions using synthetic aperture radar. The apparatus consists of at least four non-coplanar, phase-coherent synthetic aperture radar platforms. These platforms include a plurality of phase-synchronized local oscillators that are cohered to a common reference clock. The first SAR platform is designed to transmit a radar waveform, while the other platforms receive scattered energy waveforms resulting from this transmission. They generate two-dimensional SAR images based on the received data. Additionally, the apparatus features a synchronizing processor that communicates with the SAR platforms to synchronize transmission and receiving intervals. It may also include an image-coregistration processor to generate a 3-D SAR image by coregistering the 2-D images. Furthermore, a sub-voxel position processor can calculate sub-voxel positions of single point scatterers from differential phase measurements.
Career Highlights
Barnwell's career is marked by his role as an inventor and his contributions to radar technology. He works in the United States as a representative of the Secretary of the Navy. His innovative approach to radar imaging has positioned him as a key figure in the field.
Collaborations
Barnwell has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jefferson M. Willey and James R. Buss. Their combined expertise has contributed to advancements in radar technology and imaging.
Conclusion
William A. Barnwell's work in synthetic aperture radar technology exemplifies innovation in the field of imaging. His patent for 3-D sub-voxel position imaging showcases his commitment to advancing technology. His contributions continue to influence the industry and inspire future developments.