Method and system for active laser imagery guidance of intercepting missiles
US6626396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G7/2293
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for guiding an intercepting missile to a body-to-body contact with an airborne target in the atmosphere. The method includes the steps of guiding the intercepting missile to within an appropriate distance from the airborne target, illuminating the airborne target, using an illuminator carried by the intercepting missile, acquiring an image of the illuminated airborne target and, steering the missile in accordance with an aimpoint on the image.
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