Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C244S204100, C244S099100, C244S099120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07070144
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an afterbody flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile flow control system for enhanced maneuverability and stabilization. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control system.In one embodiment, the present invention includes a missile or aircraft comprising an afterbody and a forebody; at least one activatable flow effector on the missile or aircraft afterbody; at least one sensor each having a signal, the at least one sensor being positioned to detect forces or flow conditions on the missile or aircraft afterbody; and a closed loop control system; wherein the closed loop control system is used for activating and deactivating the at least one activatable flow effector based on at least in part the signal of the at least one sensor.
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DiCocco Jack
Ng Tsun Ming Terry
Patel Mehul
Prince Troy
Barefoot Galen
Kolkowski Brian M
Orbital Research Inc.
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