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Enhanced precision forward observation system and method

  • US 6,064,942 A
  • Filed: 05/30/1997
  • Issued: 05/16/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A forward observation system for determining the location of a target comprising:

  • (a) instrumentation for determining an observer position;

    (b) a range finder for determining the distance to the target from the observation position;

    (c) instrumentation for determining the attitude of the line of sight vector to the target from the observation position;

    (d) a processor for receiving output from said instrumentation for determining an observer position, said range finder, and said instrumentation for determining the attitude of the line of sight vector to the target, said processor comprising means for calculating an estimated target position and determining error range.

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