Methods and apparatuses for engagement management of aerial threats

US9501055B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Orbital ATK, Inc. · US

Inventors

• James Kolanek · Goleta, US
• Behshad Baseghi · Lompoc, US
• David Sharpin · Simi Valley, US
• Anthony Visco · Chapel Hill, US
• Falin Shieh · Calabasas, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2016
• Expiry date: Aug 12, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01S13/883
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include engagement management systems and methods for managing engagement with aerial threats. Such systems include radar modules and detect aerial threats within a threat range of a base location. The systems also track intercept vehicles and control flight paths and detonation capabilities of the intercept vehicles. The systems are capable of communication between multiple engagement management systems and coordinated control of multiple intercept vehicles.