Radiant energy – Radiant energy generation and sources – Plural radiation sources
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Nguyen, Kiet T. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Radiant energy generation and sources
Plural radiation sources
C250S493100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10955096
ABSTRACT:
An infrared emitter for use with self-propelled aerial targets used to simulate jet aircraft for use as a target for anti-aircraft missile systems. The emitter provides an infrared source that simulates the infrared energy produced by an aircraft. The emitter incorporates a network of platinum beads that are arranged along and between a plurality of parallel stainless steel screens. The network is contained in a heating conduit that is secured to a housing. The housing is provided with an opening to allow for attachment to the exhaust ports of a self-propelled aerial target's engine. Combustion gases produced by the aerial target's engine are expelled through the exhaust port and pass through to the emitter. The gases heat the network of beads and screens thereby causing the network to emit an infrared signature such that the heat seeking/sensing mechanisms of anti-aircraft missiles systems are able to locate and direct the missile to the target. The technology is also applicable to surface targets for both marine and land applications.
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Nguyen Kiet T.
Stagg William W.
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