Method and system for synchronized forward and Aft thrust vector control
US6695251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/107
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling attitude about pitch, yaw, and roll axes and axial thrust of a body. The system comprises a main thrust generator located on an aft portion of the body and at least one reaction control system (RCS) located on a forward portion of the body. A thrust vector controller (TVC) is connectable to the main thrust generator and at least one RCS controller is connectable to the RCS. The RCS controller and the TVC are synchronized to adjust the direction of the principal line of thrust through the body center of gravity.
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