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Fluidic thruster control and method

US4413795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1980
Grant dateNov 8, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2147
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluidic thruster control system and method for guided missiles and the like, which utilizes a fluidic jet interaction device for controlling a downstream fluidic vortex amplifier to modulate exhaust flow through thrust nozzles.

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