Tail thruster control for projectiles
US9157714B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/666
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for guiding a projectile is presented. A method for guiding a projectile includes storing a gas in a chamber that is attached to the projectile. The projectile has an explosive front end and a rear guidance kit consisting of a body extension and a tail boom. The chamber is located in the body extension with the control electronics. Two or more fins that are configured to stabilize the projectile while the projectile is in flight. Pulses of gas are released out of the chamber through a nozzle at the end of the tail boom to control an angle of attack to control the lift of the projectile to guide the projectile to a target while the projectile is in flight.
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