Communication link between moving bodies

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1988-04-15

1989-08-29

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Remote control

F41G 732, F42B 1504

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048609684

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for optical fiber data link between two moving bodies remote controlled vehicle/missile such as ("RCV") and hereinafter launch platform includes fiber-wound bobbins having opposite winding directions on each body, interconnected with unwound, reinforced fiber sections, for streaming deployment from each bobbin through tensioning devices during relative separation movement between the two bodies. Image sensors and flight control mechanisms are operatively connected through a electric/optical I/O device to the fiber on the bobbin in the RCV, and data analysis/display devices and controller/command units are similarly interfaced with the fiber on the bobbin associated with the helicopter. The bobbin housing on the helicopter uses a shaped cavity and gimbal mount to provide free-streaming fiber deployment and pyrotechin or electro-mechanical separation device to discharge the bobbin and attached fiber after mission completion.

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Chaffee, C. David; "U.S. Military Programs Take Advantage of Fiber Optic Technology"; Laser Focus/Electro-Optics; 8/1986, pp. 80-83.

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