Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C244S203000, C244S198000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10766225
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a forebody flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile flow control system for enhanced maneuverability and stabilization at high angles of attack. 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 deployable flow effector on the missile or aircraft forebody; at least one sensors each having a signal, the at least one sensor being positioned to detect flow separation on the missile or aircraft forebody; and a closed loop control system; wherein the closed loop control system is used for activating and deactivating the at least one deployable flow effector based on at least in part the signal of the at least one sensor.
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Carver Reed
DiCocco Jack M.
Lisy Frederick J.
Patel Mehul P.
Prince Troy
Kolkowski Brian
Orbital Research Inc
Swiatek Robert P.
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