An inflatable dummy target releases from a carrier missile to simulate ground-to-ground threat signatures during exo-atmospheric flight.
A missile sensor head uses a thermal insulation layer to protect electronics from frictional heat.
A compact semi-active laser seeker uses a dual-mode optical system with a Fresnel lens to focus incident radiation onto a detector.
An imaging sensor detects pulsed radiation sources by processing image data to identify pulse repetition frequency codes.
Shock detection logic switches from a MEMS IMU to an accelerometer, generating pseudo rates that maintain stable flight during post-shock recovery periods.
Optical impact system replaces passive sensors with active laser range finders to extend detection range while resisting optical countermeasures.
SMA wire actuators replace electric motors to resolve volume and power constraints in guided munitions.
An engineered diffuser mitigates atmospheric scintillation and eliminates gimbal complexity by providing uniform spot distribution.
Eliminates optical interface discontinuities in one-piece extended domes to enable spanning angles greater than 180 degrees.
Segmented optical transceivers eliminate complex central alignment, reducing detection errors and manufacturing costs.
A collar system with variable-pitch control surfaces steers spinning projectiles using aerodynamic lift forces.
A trajectory estimation device generates peak waveforms from sensor signals to calculate overlapping candidates for moving bodies.
A combustible time-delay fuse releases aerial vehicle retention devices through controlled thermal combustion initiated by the main propellant.
A dual-mode SAL/IR imaging seeker uses switchable optical filters to isolate laser and ambient radiation on a single focal plane array.
A waveguide binocular display merges sensor data with real-world scenes to provide augmented reality capabilities without obstructing peripheral vision.
A dual color focal plane sensor combines a PSD array with a pixelized camera array to resolve the trade-off between tracking speed and imaging complexity.
A position reference system measures vehicle motion characteristics to enable closed-loop feedback control, reducing reliance on costly physical prototypes.
An integrated optical seeker head illuminates targets and detects reflected light to determine distance and speed.
Heating a black-coated radiation body to 0-60°C increases radiant power and reduces temperature gradients, correcting low-temperature measurement inaccuracies.
Dual-sensor seeker head uses a gimbal actuator to orient and stabilize two independent lines of sight within a single compact assembly.
A tiltable optical receiver unit merges the window and detectors to maintain fixed spatial relationships during movement.
A self-destruct drone system uses bidirectional rotors for high-speed vertical descent and precise target location estimation.
An offset aperture gimbaled optical system uses an aspheric transparent arch corrector to manage wavefront distortions.
A projectile launcher imparts initial kinetic energy to a rotary-wing aircraft for ascent without onboard power consumption.
Hybrid agent control assigns targets autonomously, reducing communication latency and eliminating single-point failures in coalition operations.
A two-dimensional light sensor array with time-gated detection improves signal-to-noise ratio and measurement accuracy in mobile devices.
Nesting a monopole radar antenna in the E-field null of a GPS DRA fuze prevents interference while maintaining circular polarization.
Temporally integrating inertial sensor data to generate compensation gradients for pose parameters, reducing positioning errors from accumulated bias drift.
Achromatically corrected bi-spectral optics combine silicon and gallium arsenide lenses to image infrared radiation onto a detector.
A spreader subdivides an optical aperture into subregions to spatially homogenize incident energy before condensing it onto a detector.
Segmenting the radome with a transparent wedge resolves RF blockage while maintaining aerodynamic protection.
Cavity waveguides detect illuminating signals to determine position and orientation, surviving high acceleration environments where traditional sensors fail.
Lead interceptor vehicle transmits processed sensor data to follower interceptors via IFICS links.
Integrated ground plane serves as optical reflector, enabling wideband RF performance from 0.65 GHz to 5 GHz within a 2.75-inch diameter.
An encompassing beam sums directional signals to eliminate the central shadow zone in monopulse guidance systems.
Distributed satellite communication antennas align to establish bidirectional data links with orbital networks.
Autonomous weapon effects planning selects weapons and fuze settings to reduce kill chain timeline while minimizing collateral damage.
A self-deploying dome cover unfolds seeker protection using aerodynamic drag forces, preventing launch contamination without adding actuator weight.
An interoperability agent translates standardized commands into platform-specific instructions for diverse unmanned air vehicles.
A vehicle transmits navigation and environmental data to a base station that estimates target position for steering.
A motion analysis unit integrates acceleration and distance processing circuits to verify vehicle parameters.
Digital terrain model calculates theoretical distances to resolve false alarms from multiple infrared sources in missile launch detection.
An immersed filter stack reduces air-to-glass interfaces in a compact semi-active laser seeker, increasing optical throughput and field-of-view.
A digital sight system uses sensor fusion to determine azimuth angles for hand-carried projectile devices.
Active vortex control system injects gas to generate a protective flow barrier, eliminating thermal distortion from physical windows.
A laser emitting device modulates beams to transmit data while detecting reflected signals for distance measurement.
A field-portable infrared beacon emulates semi-active laser designator signatures for captive flight testing.