Systems and Methods for Operational Verification of a Missile Approach Warning System
AssigneeDRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.
InventorsSam C. Deriso, JR., Jeff Koehler
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Abstract
A coupler that generates and emits a simulated missile signature for assessing the operational capability of a missile approach warning system. The coupler may be directly attached to the system by an adapter. Couplers may be used in multiplicity, simultaneously or sequentially. The simulated signature may be digitally stored, as may be the results of the assessment. Simulated signatures may also be generated from freeform. The coupler also performs sensitivity testing.
Claims26
A system for testing a missile warning system, comprising:
- a coupler comprising a signal generator, a light emitter, an internal filter, and an external switch for said filter;
- digital storage functionally linked to said signal generator, wherein said digital storage stores information including a plurality of signatures;
- and
- a computer capable of permitting a user to select a signature from said plurality;
- wherein said signal generator generates said selected signature and causes it to be emitted by said light emitter.
A system for testing a multisensor missile warning system, comprising:
- a first coupler comprising a first signal generator and a first light emitter;
- a second coupler comprising a second signal generator and a second light emitter;
- digital storage functionally linked to said first signal generator and said second signal generator, wherein said digital storage stores information including a plurality of signatures;
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- a computer, wherein said computer is capable of permitting a user to select a signature from said plurality, and of directing said first signal generator to generate said signature and cause said first light emitter to emit said signature, and of directing said second signal generator to generate said signature and cause said second light emitter to emit said signature;
- wherein said first coupler and said second coupler are in digital communication;
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- wherein said signal generator generates said selected signature and causes it to be emitted by said light emitter.
A method for testing a missile warning system, comprising:
- having a sensor for light in the spectrum of a missile plume;
- providing a coupler comprising a signal generator and a light emitter;
- providing digital storage functionally linked to said signal generator, wherein said digital storage stores information including a plurality of signatures;
- selecting a signature from said plurality using a computer;
- generating said signature from said signal generator;
- emitting said signature from said light emitter;
- analyzing a response of said sensor to said signature;
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- storing said response in said digital storage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.