Coordinating spatial and temporal arrival of munitions
US11971731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for coordination of a plurality of munitions in a Global Positioning System (GPS) denied attack of a plurality of ground targets. A relative position of each munition is determined relative to the other munitions in the salvo and a distance range is determined of each munition relative to the other munitions in the salvo. A constellation formation is determined for the plurality of munitions in the salvo relative to a target seeker basket such that each munition in the constellation formation is navigated to its respective target seeker basket, whereby a change in navigation for each munition is caused when necessary such that each munition arrives at its determined seeker basket at an approximate same time.
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