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Advanced Optical Systems, Inc. since Sep 2002
Director of Projects and Senior Scientist
Duke University Jun 1996 - Aug 2002
Research Assistant
About Apr 1997 - Sep 2001
Editor/Writer
Education:
Duke University 1995 - 2002
Ph.D., Physics
Ouachita Baptist University 1990 - 1995
BS, BA, Physics, Chemistry, Theatre Arts
Skills:
Systems Engineering Sensors Physics Optics Program Management Proposal Writing Image Processing Project Management Simulations Technical Writing System Design Dod Programming Matlab Editing Integration Laser Earned Value Management Space Systems Defense Requirements Management Engineering Management Embedded Systems Engineering Aerospace Security Clearance Government Contracting Signal Processing Spacecraft Software Engineering Military R&D Fortran Photonics System Architecture Certified Project Manager Requirements Analysis Nonlinear Optics Configuration Management Mathematical Modeling Radar Unanet C++ Satellite Mathematica Algorithms Software Development
Interests:
Xbox (Console Series) Writing Overanalyzing Things Physics Questions That Contain Assumptions Worst of X Adventure Games Fantasy Science Fiction Space Lasers Lastpass Interactive Fiction
Us Patents
Automated System For Load Acquisition And Engagement
Richard L. Hartman - Huntsville AL, US Stephen R. Granade - Madison AL, US Joel Hannah - Somerville AL, US Arthur B. Caneer - Huntsville AL, US
International Classification:
G01B 11/14
US Classification:
356614, 382103, 342 29, 3561412
Abstract:
A method for automatically guiding a lifting device on a lifting apparatus to a lifting point on a load is disclosed. A beacon is associated with the lifting point on the load has a plurality of lights arranged in a predetermined pattern. A sensor on the lifting apparatus detects the lights and provides signals to a processor. The processor calculates location of the lifting point, and develops signals that directs the lifting apparatus, or an operator of the lifting apparatus, to engage the lifting point with a lifter on the lifting apparatus. The load may then be lifted and moved.
Richard L. Hartman - Huntsville AL, US Michael K. Balch - Madison AL, US Stephen R. Granade - Madison AL, US
Assignee:
Advanced Optical Systems - Huntsville AL
International Classification:
G01C 3/08
US Classification:
356 401
Abstract:
A range and bearing-finding system is disclosed. A diverging encoded laser beam is transmitted to a target, and a return reflection of the encoded beam received. The transmitted beam is sampled, and a plurality of predetermined time delays are applied to the sampled laser beam. The sampled laser beam with each of the predetermined time delays is correlated with the return reflection until a sampled laser beam having a time delay providing the highest correlation is found, the time delay indicating laser travel time to and from the target. Range is determined from this time delay. Bearing of the target is found by using a quadrant protector to receive the return reflection. The process for finding bearing uses the correlation process used to find range.
- Huntsville AL, US Jonathan Allan Berry - Huntsville AL, US Stephen Harris Fox - Madison AL, US Stephen Riley Granade - Madison AL, US Richard Leon Hartman - Huntsville AL, US Keith George Savas - Huntsville AL, US Kevin Deane Spradley - Huntsville AL, US
Assignee:
ADVANCED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. - Huntsville AL
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
348 77
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments include an agile non-contact biometric sensor apparatus, having a sensor that monitors a field of view for a user, an imaging system that captures one or more pieces of biometric information from the user, and a pan-tilt device that orients the imaging system to a location of the user in the field of view detected by the sensor.
Alpharetta, GeorgiaRegistered Professional Engineer for 24 years in Georgia. Currently or formerly registered in Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas and Ohio.
Advanced Optical Systems, Inc. - Scientist; project manager
Education:
Duke University - Physics
About:
Given that there are few Granades on the web, if you're looking for a Stephen Granade, chances are I'm it. I'm the PhD physicist who gives science talks at science fiction conventions, wri...
Tagline:
Science lecturer, robotics researcher, award-winning interactive fiction author, Disasterpiece Theatre and WhatTheCast podcaster, and occasional programmer. Also the LOLTrek guy.