Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-01
2008-03-04
Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C244S003100, C244S003160, C244S003190, C089S001110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07338009
ABSTRACT:
The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad hoc network topology. This is accomplished using distributed information sharing to maintain cohesion and avoid vehicle collisions, while cooperatively pursuing multiple targets. An oracle vehicle relays network information to a control base.
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Bobinchak James
Hewer Gary
Bacoch John C.
Drazich Brian
Foster Laura R.
Gregory Bernarr E.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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