An electro-optical detection system
CA 1340975 C · Owner: Qinetiq Limited · Inventors: Sutton, Philip
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Visual detection of objects submerged in water e.g. mines, is difficult because of reflection of light from particulate matters etc. within the water as well as from the surface of the water. Polarization processing is not very effective at removing sea surface glare. The present invention provides an electro-optical detection system capable of improved detection of submerged objects. The system comprises a device to receive electro-magnetic radiation, apparatus for separating the received radiation into two spectral channels detectors, responsive to electro-magnetic radiation and located to receive radiation in the respective channels, and a signal processor connected to the output of the …
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- Granted April 25, 2000. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 25, 2017.
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