Multifunctional radio frequency directed energy system
US7629918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04K2203/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An RFDE system includes an RFDE transmitter and at least one RFDE antenna. The RFDE transmitter and antenna direct high power electromagnetic energy towards a target sufficient to cause high energy damage or disruption of the target. The RFDE system further includes a targeting system for locating the target. The targeting system includes a radar transmitter and at least one radar antenna for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy to locate the target. The RFDE system also includes an antenna pointing system for aiming the at least one RFDE antenna at the target based on the location of the target as ascertained by the targeting system. Moreover, at least a portion of the radar transmitter or the at least one radar antenna is integrated within at least a portion of the RFDE transmitter or the at least one RFDE antenna.
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