Command method for spinning projectiles
US8324542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G7/305
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for the remote control of a spinning projectile, the system comprising: a polarized radiation source emitting polarized radiation wherein commands are encoded; a projectile round; a polarized radiation receiver disposed on the projectile round and configured to receive the polarized radiation; and a projectile steering mechanism, the mechanism directing movement of the projectile according to the commands communicated by means of rotation of polarization of the polarized radiation source.
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