Position reference system and method for positioning and tracking one or more objects

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PATENT NO 9879990
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14773557

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Position reference system and method for positioning and tracking one or more objects which in addition to range and azimuth also provides the elevation angle of the target relative to the instrument axes of the sensor platform. The system and method is based on a near IR laser radar transceiver and one or more active or passive retroreflectors placed on the objects to be positioned. The present invention further includes an internal beam stabilization mechanism protected from the environment and utilize a cylindrical window which is transparent for the near IR laser radiation, but absorbs all visible and UV radiation and thus protects the optical parts from ambient solar radiation. In addition, the cylindrical window protects all internal mechanical parts, notably the rotating and moving parts, from a corrosive and freezing/icing environment.

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KONGSBERG DISCOVERY ASSTRANDPROMENADEN 50 HORTEN 3183

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Klepsvik, John O Flataasen, NO 3 67
Rosshaug, Harald Fossum Oppdal, NO 3 148
Ueland, Gard Flemming Trondheim, NO 3 33

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