Method and apparatus for determining a location of a flying target

This invention describes a way to pinpoint a flying target's location using at least two specialized, passive tracking systems. These systems are placed apart and networked together to share information, autonomously tracking the target and aligning a missile. They then combine their individual measurements to precisely determine the target's position. The claims specify that these tracking systems are designed for missiles, with at least one located on a launch platform.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advances in AI for autonomous tracking and real-time sensor fusion. Miniaturized, more powerful passive sensors and faster networking could enhance performance.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedMissile-grade passive seekers, real-time data fusion software.

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