Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-07
2010-12-14
Gregory, Bernarr E (Department: 3662)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
C244S003100, C244S003150, C244S003220, C244S158100, C244S171100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07851732
ABSTRACT:
A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create rotational moments that directly pitch and yaw the flight vehicle. The use of very simple thrusters and control techniques provides for a reliable and cost effective solution. The ability to perform overlapping pitch and yaw maneuvers with single-shot fixed-impulse thrusters provides for high-speed maneuverability.
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Brinkerhoff Robert S.
Cook James M
Loehr Richard D.
Mahnken Michael J.
Gifford Eric A.
Gregory Bernarr E
Raytheon Company
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