Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Return signal controls external device – Gun
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Return signal controls external device
Gun
C342S052000, C342S053000, C342S054000, C342S061000, C342S062000, C342S175000, C342S195000, C244S003100, C356S004010, C089S001110, C089S001800, C089S001816, C089S001410
Reexamination Certificate
active
10842791
ABSTRACT:
A fast acting active protection system for military vehicles defeats RPG (rocket propelled grenade) threats fired from close ranges. The system minimizes the hazard to troops and civilians nearby. The system uses a plurality of passive sensors to locate the threat and initialize the system. A low cost radar or laser tracker is used as the means to determine range, velocity, and (if required) angular position of the threat. The countermunition used may be one of several choices, with the requisites being that the countermunition provides fast response with low inertia, and is able to damage or destroy the detected threat. A multi-barrel recoilless gun is the weapon of choice. A launching device is used to deploy and aim the countermunition and the tracking means. On board software and electronics are used to control the system.
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Alforque Jaime
Faul Jeffrey
Groves Kenneth B.
Horvatich Valent
Middione Marco Albert
BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.
Gregory Bernarr E.
Patterson Thuente Skaar & Christensen P.A.
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