Method for guiding a rocket

Details Method for guiding a rocket Method for guiding a rocket

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Remote control

C244S003170

Reexamination Certificate

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07083139

ABSTRACT:
Method for guiding a rocket (1) to a target, wherein, the rocket (1) being equipped with automatic guiding means with an image-formation device (10) and means for correction of the trajectory (11):the target is acquired by a sighting device and its position is determined;the sighting device and the rocket image-formation device (10) are brought into line;the images of the rocket image-formation device (10) are stabilized;a guiding law is produced;the rocket (1) is launched; andthe rocket is guided according to this law until the rocket itself acquires the target.

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