Thomas J Scanlon

US Patent:

44555199, Jun 19, 1984

Filed:

Sep 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/306083

Inventors:

Thomas J. Scanlon - Randolph MA
Gerald P. Scanlon - Randolph MA

International Classification:

G05B 106

US Classification:

318654

Abstract:

The disclosure describes a device for continuous analog position control of multiple torque receivers by a single low power synchro signal source. The device provides continuous control of the magnitude and direction of current flow between the stators of the controlled torque receiver(s). The current flow produces torque which moves the rotor(s) to the desired position.

US Patent:

20180283953, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Jun 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/997302

Inventors:

- Wilsonville OR, US
Thomas J. Scanlon - Nashua NH, US
Theodore R. Hoelter - Santa Barbara CA, US
Nicholas Hogasten - Santa Barbara CA, US
Austin A. Richards - Santa Barbara CA, US
Michael Kent - Goleta CA, US
Julie R. Moreira - Goleta CA, US
Pierre M. Boulanger - Goleta CA, US
Raymond Valdes - Walnut Park CA, US
Jonathan Li - Goleta CA, US

International Classification:

G01J 5/00
G01J 5/02
H02S 50/15
H04N 5/33
H04N 7/18
B64C 39/02

Abstract:

Flight based infrared imaging systems and related techniques, and in particular UAS based thermal imaging systems, are provided to improve the monitoring capabilities of such systems over conventional infrared monitoring systems. An infrared imaging system is configured to compensate for various environmental effects (e.g., position and/or strength of the sun, atmospheric effects) to provide high resolution and accuracy radiometric measurements of targets imaged by the infrared imaging system. An infrared imaging system is alternatively configured to monitor and determine environmental conditions, modify data received from infrared imaging systems and other systems, modify flight paths and other commands, and/or create a representation of the environment.