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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2005
Stephen A. Cerwin, Mico, TX (US);
Thomas C. Untermeyer, Lakehills, TX (US);
David Bing Jue Chang, Tustin, CA (US);
Thomas J. Warnagiris, San Antonio, TX (US);
Stephen A. Cerwin, Mico, TX (US);
Thomas C. Untermeyer, Lakehills, TX (US);
David Bing Jue Chang, Tustin, CA (US);
Thomas J. Warnagiris, San Antonio, TX (US);
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX (US);
Abstract
Methods for remotely detecting a gun muzzle flash, using frequency-optimized detection methods. Small explosive charges are best detected at I/R and visible wavelengths, using optical detectors, whereas large explosive charges may also be detected with antennas. Details of the time course and spectral properties of the flash can be used to distinguish gun muzzle flashes from other radiation.