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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2021
Goodrich Lighting Systems Gmbh, Bertramstrasse, DE;
Gregor Schedlbauer, Ulm, DE;
GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH, Lippstadt, DE;
Abstract
A helicopter search light includes a movable light head comprising: at least one light source and at least one optical element, which are configured for emitting a search light beam; at least two radiation sensors arranged in a preset distance (d) from each other. The radiation sensors are configured for detecting electromagnetic radiation and providing corresponding sensor signals. The system also includes an image processing module configured for receiving the sensor signals provided by the at least two radiation sensors and generating enhanced image data from said sensor signals and a controller configured for controlling movement of the movable light head depending on said enhanced image data.