GPS image acquisition and tracking system

Abstract

A method for the onboard locating and tracking of remotely located targets from a search vehicle. These functions are accomplished by first receiving two separate location signals onboard the search vehicle. The first location signal corresponds to the location of the target and is transmitted by way of a transmitter to a transceiver positioned onboard the search vehicle. The second location signal corresponds to the location of the search vehicle itself, and is received by way of a receiver located onboard the search vehicle. These first and second location signals are processed together by a control processor to determine a relative location between the target and the search vehicle. The control processor then moves an image acquisition device, which includes a camera, in accordance with the relative location, and then visually captures the target with the camera. Visual contact is then maintained by continuously repeating the above described process.

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