Control actuation system, devices and methods for missiles, munitions and projectiles
US11150062B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B15/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to the control of munitions, missiles and projectiles, in flight. The present invention further relates to systems and methods for control of munitions, missiles and projectiles in flight with the use of activatable or deployable flow effectors that remain stowed or inactive during launch or firing, and can be actuated after launch or firing on demand. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for control of munitions, missiles, and projectiles by activating and/or deactivating a control actuation system (CAS) based on measurements of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and sensors integrated into such IMU, the IMU and sensors being at least part of a configurable guidance sensor suite (CGSS).
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