Coded aperture seeker for navigation
US11624588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/13
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guided munition system includes a munition body including at least one fluid dynamic control for changing course of the munition body in flight. A seeker onboard the munition body is operatively connected to control the at least one fluid dynamic control. The seeker includes a coded aperture imaging device facing outward from the munition body for image based control for guiding the munition body in flight.
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