Method and system for activating the charge of a munition, munition fitted with a high precision activation device and target neutralisation system
US8146499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C13/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and a system for activating a munition charge. It also relates to a munition fitted with a high precision activation device. Finally, it relates to a system for neutralization of a target.A laser beam (21) is used for illuminating an object (3) located close to the target (X), firing of the charge (23) of the munition being activated using detection by the munition of the laser spot (24) reflected by the object (3). Firing is activated at a time t1 after the time t0 at which the laser spot (24) is detected.The invention is applicable particularly to hit hidden targets for which a direct impact with these targets is not necessary.
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