Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Patent
1989-07-31
1997-09-09
Carone, Michael J.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
244160, 244169, F41F 700
Patent
active
056647425
ABSTRACT:
A maneuver for minimizing perturbations on a released re-entry body due to ases exhausted from the nozzles of the post-boost control system in which after release of the re-entry body from a position compatible accomplishing with the maneuver, a flip turn is initiated in a near-nozzle-off configuration. The turn is preferably executed in a direction to the side of the direction of the velocity gain required for the platform to reach the next release location. The flip turn is stopped at a lateral escape angle, preferably after turning through an angle of 90 degrees or greater, by initiating an oppositely directed body-axis turn. After being accelerated for a lateral escape time, the platform is oriented in the direction of the required gain in velocity to reach the next release location and coarse thrust is activated. Prior to arrival at the release location, a body-axis turn is accomplished to orient the platform in the proper position for the next release event.
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Carone Michael J.
Hollis Darrell
Tarlano John
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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