Methods and apparatus for a tandem divert and attitude control system
US8800913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C23/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aeronautical vehicle includes at least one set of tandem divert thrusters incorporated into the body. Each set of tandem divert thrusters includes a first divert thruster and a second divert thruster, each configured to provide substantially equal thrust forces at substantially the same time and in substantially opposite directions such that the moment reference point lies between the first and second divert thrusters.
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