Internal fluid cooled window assembly
US6530539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B15/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interceptor missile including an infrared radiation detection subsystem and a window assembly in the hull of the missile optically coupled to the infrared radiation detection subsystem. The window assembly includes an inner window, an outer window, and a support subsystem between the inner and the outer windows defining a plurality of infrared transparent fluid flow cooling channels between the inner and outer windows. A source of fluid coupled to the cooling channels for cooling the outer window without adversely affecting the optical properties of either window.
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