Plume-to-hardbody offset compensation in boosting missiles

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2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Gregory, Bernarr E (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Return signal controls external device

Missile or spacecraft guidance

C089S001110, C244S003100, C244S003110, C244S003140, C342S052000, C342S053000, C342S061000, C342S067000, C342S175000, C342S195000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400289

ABSTRACT:
A methodology determines the offset distance between a threat missile plume and its hardbody during boost phase to aid in guiding a kinetic weapon (KW) or interceptor missile to the threat missile hardbody using the KW infrared sensor of the interceptor missile in conjunction with a radar sensor.

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