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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

C089S001813, C089S001814, C060S204000, C244S062000, C244S05300R, C244S07300B

Reexamination Certificate

active

07012233

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for thrust vectoring a flight vehicle during homing are disclosed. The flight vehicle includes a body; a plurality of attitude control mechanisms on the body; a multi-pulse motor housed at least partially in the body; and a control unit housed in the body. The control unit generates signals controlling an actuation of the attitude control mechanisms and the multi-pulse motor to initiate a follow-on burn of the multi-pulse motor to effect a maneuver directed by the actuation of the attitude control mechanisms. The method includes conserving a second burn of a dual pulse motor until target acquisition; acquiring a target; actuating a attitude control mechanism for the flight vehicle to alter the flight vehicle's heading; and initiating the second burn.

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