Aeronautics and astronautics – Missile stabilization or trajectory control – Remote control
Patent
1981-05-04
1984-01-10
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Missile stabilization or trajectory control
Remote control
F41G 730
Patent
active
044249438
ABSTRACT:
An improved line-of-sight commanded missile guidance system is provided which provides the operator of a missile system with the capability of hitting targets which would otherwise be obscured by darkness, smoke, aerosols or poor atmospheric visibility.
The system includes a tracker equipped with an infrared sensor and means for periodically blinking a laser beacon which is mounted on the missile. The laser operates in a range in which it would be most visible under the above described atmospheric conditions. Blinking provides countermeasure resistance. The sensor provides electrical signals representing frames of data corresponding to the target scene. Alternate frames contain the beacon signature. Electronic circuitry is provided for subtracting successive frames to eliminate clutter and to then provide signals indicative of the position of the missile relative to the center of the field of view.
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Bozeman John W.
Zwirn Robert
Benman, Jr. W. J.
Bethurum W. J.
Hughes Aircraft Company
Jordan Charles T.
Karambelas A. W.
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