Laser-tethered vehicle

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2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Remote control

C398S106000, C356S139030, C356S139060

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955324

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a position control system for a remote-controlled vehicle, a vehicle operated by the control system, and a method for operating a remote-controlled vehicle. An electromagnetic energy receiver is configured to receive an electromagnetic beam. The electromagnetic energy receiver is further configured to determine a position of the remote-controlled vehicle relative to a position of the electromagnetic beam. The vehicle is directed to maneuver to track the position of the electromagnetic beam.

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