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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2010
Michael G. Neff, Lake St. Louis, MO (US);
Shirley N. Cheng, Richmond Heights, MO (US);
Ted L. Johnson, Florissant, MO (US);
Chang-shaung R. Lee, Town and Country, MO (US);
Michael G. Neff, Lake St. Louis, MO (US);
Shirley N. Cheng, Richmond Heights, MO (US);
Ted L. Johnson, Florissant, MO (US);
Chang-Shaung R. Lee, Town and Country, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Route search planner methods and systems are described. In an embodiment, a probability map can be generated from previous sensor scans combined with a projected target location of relocatable targets in a target area. A route can be generated by a route generator, based at least in part on the probability map, and based on optimal system performance capabilities utilized to search for at least one of the relocatable targets. A search manager can then assign an evaluation criteria value to the route based on route evaluation criteria, and compare the evaluation criteria value to other evaluation criteria values corresponding to respective previously generated routes to determine an optimal route. The search manager can then determine whether to generate one or more additional routes and assign additional evaluation criteria values for comparison to determine the optimal route.