Microwave detection system
AssigneeU.S. Tech Corporation
InventorNorbert E. Gelston, II
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Abstract
A microwave detection system is constructed which is useful for detecting the presence or absence of a target within a microwave transmission line.
Claims17
A microwave detection system useful for detecting the presence or absence of a target within a microwave transmission line which comprises a microwave transmission line having an opening within which the target is situated and means for transmitting a microwave signal down the transmission line toward the target and for receiving a reflected return wave signal traveling the opposite direction positioned at one end of the transmission line and forming a transmitter/receiver means connected to said system for transmitting and receiving signals to provide an output signal having a component which indicates the presence or absence of the target within the transmission line opening and processing means coupled directly to the output of the said transmitter/receiver means for comparing the component to a predetermined level to determine the presence or absence of the target, the position of the transmission line opening relative to the transmitter/receiver means is selected to optimize the signal strength from the transmitter/receiver means and is less than the length of the transmission line.
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