Unguided missile and projectile defense shield supported by tethered balloons
US8434711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In this invention, there is provided a method and device for shielding and deflecting unguided missiles, mortars and other projectiles and ordnance. A plurality of lighter-than-air balloons are tethered from a plurality of ground anchors so that the balloons are positioned spaced apart, adjacent to, along and buoyed above the border to be defended between the launch area and the target area. A defense shield is suspended from the plurality of tethered lighter-than-air balloons, extending generally vertically covering a range of heights for engaging and deflecting missiles launched along the expected trajectories.
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