Method and apparatus for tracking an aimpoint with arbitrary sub

Details Method and apparatus for tracking an aimpoint with arbitrary sub Method and apparatus for tracking an aimpoint with arbitrary sub

1991-08-30

1993-05-25

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Automatic guidance

F41G 730

Patent

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052132811

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for tracking an aimpoint with a set of arbitrarily related subimages. A dimensional relationship between the subimages and the aimpoint is initially determined and saved for later calculations. Subsequently, at least one of the subimages is reacquired. The aimpoint at the subsequent time is then determined using the later acquired subimages and the saved dimensional relationship.

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