Method for rapid countermeasure deployment using a pod

Details Method for rapid countermeasure deployment using a pod Method for rapid countermeasure deployment using a pod

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Bomb, flare and signal dropping

C102S340000, C342S012000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866246

ABSTRACT:
The invention generally relates to a method of using a pod to rapidly deploy defensive countermeasures from a wide variety of manned aircraft. The method includes using a configurable pod for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary purpose of this method is to rapidly dispense IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the method is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats.

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