Countermeasures radiation source for missile decoys

a radiation source and missile technology, applied in the field of decoys, can solve the problems of limited value as a decoy and catalytic burning
US20070234922A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11VAN LAAR KURT DANIEL +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
VAN LAAR KURT DANIEL
Publication Date
2007-10-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A missile decoy countermeasures radiation source that provides a controlled radiation source that emulates jet aircraft engines, wherein the radiation generating elements utilizes specific catalysts, dopings and fuel additives burned within a reticulated ceramic matrix. Further a variable speed multi-element rotating blade structure is incorporated to provide the chopping of the radiation. The reticulated ceramic burner is doped such that radiation spectral lines are highest in those bands that are of interest to anti-aircraft missile seekers. The outermost surface of the decoy body is fabricated from reticulated ceramics that are transparent to the select lines of radiant energy, is breathable and a smooth, providing an aerodynamic surface for fast moving aircraft. Further the injection of specific catalysts, dopings and fuel additives provide for real-time spectral management and the injection of oxidizers allows for high altitude operations.
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STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

[0001] There is NO Federal Sponsorship. FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to Decoys more specifically Missile Decoys and a Radiating Device being applied integral to the missile decoy body increasing the infrared [IR] and Ultraviolet [UV] signatures of the decoy. BENEFITS OF INVENTION

[0003] This radiation source provides a much more attractive set of IR and UV signatures to a Missile Seeker. The device uses of a reticulated ceramic burner doped with the correct rare earth oxides to provide a spectrally matched set of specific signatures to an aircraft type. Active chopping of radiation further deceives the incoming missiles guidance by causing the radiation to appear as if turbine blades are chopping the radiation. The decoy can last from seconds to hours depending on the mission and the availability of fuel. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Currently most known missile decoys use pyrotechnics to create their IR signatures....

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