Title: Gun launched reconnaissance system

Abstract: The Gun Launched Reconnaissance System provides for the continuous transmion of optical data about a target area to a remote location for a specified period of time. The gun launched projectile housing has mounted therein a forward looking image forming device such as a solid state charge coupled device (CCD) TV camera or infra-red sensor system. Also located in the ballistic round is a video data link system and a deceleration device, such as a parachute-ballute. At a remote terminal is an RF receiver system with a video display unit.

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Inventors: Kearns, Thomas M. (Dahlgren, VA, US)
Ferris, Kenneth D. (Fredericksburg, VA, US)

Application Number: 553784
Filing Date: 1975-02-27
Publication_date: 1976-06-08
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 348/144 244/3.14, 348/164, 348/335, 455/98
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Primary Examiner: Griffin, Robert L.
Assistant Examiner: Coles, Edward L.
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