Methods and systems using networked phased-array antennae applications to detect and/or monitor moving objects

Abstract

Disclosed is a networked array of radar enclosures that can be arranged to cover a desired geographical location. The array can detect moving objects in the coverage area. When warranted, elements of the array can also control the movement of associated objects, for example, friendly drones. The present invention also combines attributes that facilitate the less conspicuous detection and monitoring of moving objects, with the capability of distinguishing types of moving objects.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A radar system capable of providing coordinated detection in real or near real time, with such system comprising:
 at least one radar element;   a main control computer electronically connected to such at least one radar element, wherein such main control computer initiates actions to address any concerns regarding an unassociated moving object;   at least one associated drone that is associated with the system and controlled via at least one signal transmitted from such main control computer to such drone; and   means associated with such main control computer of identifying objects, wherein such mean distinguishes such at least one associated drone from such unassociated moving object.   
     
     
         2 . The system in  claim 1   wherein such at least one associated drone has a camera that captures images of such unassociated moving objects,   wherein such images are transmitted to such main control computer, and   wherein such main control computer identifies such unassociated moving objects.   
     
     
         3 . The system in  claim 1  further comprising at least one additional radar element functioning as an array with such at least one radar element,
 wherein such array of radar elements transmits information to such main control computer, and 
 wherein such main control computer identifies such unassociated moving objects. 
 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a docking element to which such at least one associated drone can dock,
 wherein such docking element is physically and electronically attached to at least one radar element, 
 wherein such docking element includes at least one docking pad with at least one communication element, and 
 wherein such communications element receives at least one signal from such at least one associated drone and transmits at least one signal to such at least one associated drone. 
 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein such at least one radar element is physically and electronically attached to such at least one associated drone. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one camera element physically and electronically attached to such at least one associated drone. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising at least one camera element physically and electronically attached to such at least one associated drone. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one ground-mounted asset that can be directed to move to such unassociated moving object. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein such at least one ground-mounted asset is mobile security personnel. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one ground-mounted asset that can be directed to look at the location of such unassociated moving object. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10  wherein such at least one ground-mounted asset is a high-powered camera.