Sensor device for a missile
US5669580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S3/782
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a sensor device (10) for a missile (16) having a matrix detector (12) and an electronic evaluation circuit connected thereto. A ray source (20) is stationarily arranged on the missile (16). Provided between the ray source (20) and the matrix detector (12) which is stationarily provided on the missile (16) is a gyro optical device (22) which is cardanically mounted in the missile (16). The sensor device may be employed to determine the roll position and roll rate of a missile (16).
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