Flight control apparatus

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1986-04-01

1987-10-27

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Remote control

F41G 726

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047024356

ABSTRACT:
A laser guidance beam (30) for beam-riding aerial missiles is reflected at a stabilized mirror (M) to stabilize its position in space. A target (T) is viewed by an operator in a field of view (22) which also contains an aiming mark (A) stabilized by the mirror (M). A joystick (27) is used to generate signals for rotating the mirror (M) to bring the stabilized aiming mark (A) into superposition with the target, whereby the guidance beam (30) is also superposed on the target. Separate mirrors can be used for stabilization in pitch and yaw (FIG. 8). Different mirror elements on a single mirror unit, with the elements separated by a baffle, can be used to eliminate the risk of laser radiation of the guidance beam from entering the eye of the operator.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4014482 (1977-03-01), Esker et al.
patent: 4111384 (1978-09-01), Cooper
patent: 4200251 (1980-04-01), Borjesson et al.

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