Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Externally mounted stabilizing appendage
C244S003290
Reexamination Certificate
active
07090163
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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Pelz Richard B.
Rastegar Jahangir S.
Collins Timothy D.
Omnitek Partners LLC
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