Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Automatic guidance
Patent
1982-12-03
1986-02-04
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Automatic guidance
102384, 244 316, F41G 722, F42B 2524
Patent
active
045680400
ABSTRACT:
A guidance method is provided for the terminal portion of the trajectory of a guided missile having a sensor and comprising two sections coupled together by a central shaft and free to rotate with respect to one another about the longitudinal axis of the missile; one section comprises a drive means for controlling the roll attitude of this section and a gas generator which feeds a nozzle for providing a transverse throat force and the other section has a stabilizing tail unit formed by a set of fins able to be opened out.
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Jordan Charles T.
Plottel Roland
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