Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C244S003150, C244S003230, C244S003240, C089S001110, C342S061000, C342S062000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06889934
ABSTRACT:
A method of guiding a munition to a target transmitting one or more signals is described. The method includes configuring the munition with a radio frequency receiver, an antenna for the receiver mounted such that a main beam of the antenna pattern for the antenna is offset from a line of flight axis of the munition by an angle and configuring the munition to rotate along an axis substantially similar to the line of flight axis of the munition. The method also includes configuring the munition to process signals received at the antenna, wherein heading changes of the munition, the angle of the main beam of the antenna from the line of flight axis, and the rotation of the munition result in the received signals having amplitude variations. Directional corrections are generated for the munition to direct the munition towards the target based on amplitude variations in the received signals.
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Hager James R.
Thomas Steve H.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Gregory Bernarr E.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Luxton, Esq. Matthew
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