Methods and apparatus for increasing aerodynamic performance...

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2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

C102S517000

Reexamination Certificate

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06982402

ABSTRACT:
A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (c) bleeding a fluid at a base of the projectile during flight thereof: (d) varying a base cone angle of the projectile as a function of speed thereof; (e) deploying at least one wing from a body of the projectile after launch thereof; and (f) deploying a fin from the body of the projectile after launch thereof.

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