Thermal and/or optical signature simulating systems and methods of making and using such systems
US11892379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G7/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Countermeasure simulating structures may include (a) a base and (b) one or more separated combustible tracks fixed to the base's surface. The combustible tracks may include thermite and/or other combustible material. The combustible tracks may be shaped to simulate countermeasure flares deployed by a vehicle (e.g., a jet). The countermeasure simulating structure may be incorporated into a countermeasure simulating system that includes (a) an infrared and/or optical sensing system (e.g., like those included in missiles) and (b) a simulator mount holding the countermeasure simulating structure. Countermeasures may be tested in such systems by: (a) arranging an infrared and/or optical sensing system to receive infrared energy and/or visible light emitted by the countermeasure simulating structure; (b) igniting the combustible material of the combustible track such that combustion of the combustible material moves along the combustible track; and (c) determining whether the infrared and/or optical sensing system tracks infrared energy and/or visible emitted by the combustion.
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