Method and system for using enhanced location-based information to guide munitions
US10337835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ordnance munition is included in an intelligent ordnance projectile delivery system and equipped with targeting and guidance systems that allow the ordnance munition to collaborate with other devices to intelligently select targets and/or to guide the ordnance munition to its selected target. The ordnance munition may determine its approximate current location, form a communication group with a wireless transceiver that is in close proximity, and send the approximate current location to the wireless transceiver and/or other devices in the communication group. In response, the ordnance munition may receive location information from the wireless transceiver and/or other devices that are in the communication group. The ordnance munition may determine its more precise location based on the information received from the wireless transceiver, and alter its flight path based in the updated and more precise location.
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