GEAR FOR TARGET DETECTION Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: detection of targets approaching at high speeds. SUBSTANCE: gear includes rotating optical detector 2, 3 in the form of line optical grid. Gear is fitted with hollow rotating axle 4 carrying mirror 14 that is oriented as tracking antenna, laser range finder or Doppler laser detector with continuous radiation to suppress false alarms. All mentioned units are located in hollow rotating axle and can be directed at potential target. EFFECT: decreased number of false alarms. 6 cl, 1 dwg