Co-located sensors for precision guided munitions
US11713949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/061
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A precision guided munition (PGM) system is disclosed. The PGM system comprises a body including a nose portion. The nose portion includes an aperture. A window is attached, secured, or adhered to the body at the nose portion. One or more antenna substrates is attached, secured, or adhered to the window. A plurality of radiating elements is attached, secured, or adhered to the one or more antenna substrates. An image sensor configured to capture an image in front of the body. The image sensor is behind the aperture and is configured to focus at an infinity focus in front of the body. The one or more antenna substrates include unpopulated areas configured to let photons pass through the antenna substrates from the window to the image sensor. The photons are parallel or collimated and the captured image does not include features of the antenna substrates.
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