Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-20
2011-12-27
Gregory, Bernarr (Department: 3662)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C102S200000, C102S206000, C102S382000, C102S384000, C102S501000, C244S003100, C244S003150, C244S003220
Reexamination Certificate
active
08084725
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for a fast action impulse thruster according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a projectile comprising an impulse thruster system. The impulse thruster system may comprise a guidance system and a fast action impulse thruster system. The guidance system may control the trajectory of the projectile, for example by activating the fast action impulse thruster system to adjust the projectile's trajectory. The fast action impulse thruster system may be configured such that it may provide an impulse force to guide the projectile with a reaction time that is not affected by the rotational velocity of the projectile. The impulse force may be achieved by ejecting at least one mass from the projectile at high velocity such that a resulting momentum exchange may alter the trajectory of the projectile. The fast action impulse thruster system may also be configured in such a way so as to provide a significant improvement to the overall safety during the production, assembly, and handling of the projectile.
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Gregory Bernarr
Raytheon Company
The Noblitt Group PLLC
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