Method and system for using enhanced location-based information to guide munitions
US10345078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 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 be configured to generate first location information based on its determined approximate location, send the generated first location information to a wireless transceiver in proximity to the first ordnance munition, and receive location information from the wireless transceiver in response. The ordnance munition may determine its more precise location based on the received location information, and generating second location information based on the more precise location. The ordnance munition may change or adjust its flight path or trajectory based on the generated second location information.
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