Inventors:
Paul D. Zemany - Amherst NH, US
Mark A. Carlson - Amherst NH, US
John A. Maynard - Amherst NH, US
Assignee:
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. - Nashua NH
International Classification:
F42B 15/01
F42B 10/60
F42B 10/62
F42B 15/00
F42B 10/00
US Classification:
244 315, 244 31, 244 316, 244 319, 244 321, 102382, 102384, 102473, 102501, 701200, 701224
Abstract:
A method and system for guiding and controlling an ordinance body having a trajectory and a bore sight angle including making corrections to the trajectory based on bore sight angle vs. time history. The system is incorporated with existing fuse components in a replacement kit for existing munitions. The method determines nominal time values of the ballistic trajectory of the munition in relation to launch time and determines deviation from the nominal time values by an algorithm by analyzing signals received from a source of radiation located at the target. A processor determines lateral (left/right) and range errors and provides commands to a plurality of flight control surfaces mounted on the munition.