Method of automatic target tracking of an aircraft
US4458575A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D7/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of aligning an aircraft fuselage axis with an air or ground targ while maintaining a predetermined flight path, involves turning the fuselage around the yaw axis and the transverse axis relative to the flight path. In performing the fuselage turn a side-slip angle is effected by vertical rudder control and superposed thereon is an oppositely directed roll angle. The actuation of the flight control for the fuselage turn is coupled with the fire control system of the aircraft.
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