Abstract:
An effector launching system includes an environment that has external components located within the environment. The effector launching system may include a modular controller located in the environment of an effector launching system and the external components may be located in the environment externally to the modular controller for executing an effector launching sequence. The modular controller may include a core processor module that is configured to execute a plurality of different effector launching sequences using the external components and a plurality of converting modules that each have an electro-mechanical interface and is connectable between the core processor module and one of the external components. The plurality of converting modules are configured to send and receive data with the core processor module and the plurality of external components.
Abstract:
An apparatus is disclosed that is a self-contained gas management system (hereinafter "GMS") that accommodates individual canisters of highly energetic small munitions, but is not so limited. By decoupling the gas management system for a given munition from an adjacent munition, the risk of downing a multi-pack launcher or munition adapter is reduced. Thermal wear, overheating, restrained firing and aft closure debris can be isolated through the separation of gas management systems. In addition, the GMS allows for ease of replenishment and maintenance of a given sub-cell of a multi-pack system. The GMS works with existing munitions and canisters without the need to modify them. Each GMS is dimensioned to fit the canistered munition it receives as well as the launch system with which it is used. The illustrative GMS comprises a plenum, and a first and a second uptake structure. The plenum receives the exhaust from the canistered munition when the munition fires. The plenum is fluidically coupled to the first and second uptake structures. The uptake structures in the illustrative embodiment receive the missile exhaust from the plenum and vent the exhaust to the atmosphere. In the illustrative embodiment, the first and second uptake structures are disposed along opposite sides of the canistered munition, flanking it.
Abstract:
This shutter system (14) for the barrel of a missile launcher, the launcher (1) comprising at least one container (2, 3) capable of accommodating at least one missile (4, 5) and a pipe (10) for discharging the propulsion gases comprising a gas extraction barrel (11), the container being in communication with the pipe when the missile is fired and the pipe being in communication with the atmosphere (12) via the barrel equipped with the said shutter system, is characterized in that the shutter system comprises at least one panel (12, 13) and a panel retaining means (18, 19), able to move between a closed position and an open position, the retaining means comprising a means (18a) of return from the open position to the closed position and a means (18b) of dissipating the energy resulting from the opening movement and the closing movement.
Abstract:
A new system and apparatus for detachably joining a first component to a second component is disclosed, along with a method for detachably joining two components. Embodiments of the present invention include a tensioning apparatus and system for clamping joints. The tensioning apparatus may include a wedge block and a fastening device. The clamping joint may be a tongue and groove joint that is tightened using the tensioning apparatus.
Abstract:
This invention relates to launching of a flight vehicle, such as a rocket, an aircraft and the like, from a generally upwardly directed subterranean launch shaft of at least 300 m length, preferably of a length of 500 m or more. Preferably, the launch shaft is an amortized mine shaft. Launching is by means of one of, or a combination of, several possible propulsion systems. For each system, at least some components are external of the flight vehicle and associated with or mounted in the launch shaft. One kind of propulsion system may use expansion of gas in the launch shaft behind the flight vehicle. Other propulsion systems use electromagnetism or Lorentz-type actuators, such as a coil gun or gauss gun, a linear induction motor or linear synchronous motor, or a rail gun. The launch shaft mounts guiding means for guiding the flight vehicle along the launch shaft.
Abstract:
A method of executing a mission for at least one mobile munition assembly in a mission environment is provided, the at least one mobile munition assembly having a container that encloses one or more launchers configured to receive and launch a munition. One or more electronic devices in communicatively coupling with one another in the mission environment form a secure network. A status of a situational awareness (SA) corresponding to each of the one or more electronic devices in the mission environment is transmitted. An input of parameters of the mission for the at least one mobile munition assembly is enabled, the parameters having one or more predefined rules associated therewith and configured to be applied to the parameters based on at least the status of the situational awareness (SA). An authorization or a denial of the mission for the at least one mobile munition assembly is requested.
Abstract:
Dispositif modulaire de lutte anti-sous-marine sur bâtiment de surface Le dispositif modulaire de lutte anti-sous-marine pour bâtiment de surface, comprend : - un premier sous-système (16) de stockage de munitions (18) comportant une sortie (28) pour lesdites munitions (18), - un deuxième sous-système (20) de tir desdites munitions (18) comportant une entrée (50) pour lesdites munitions (18), et - un troisième sous-système (22) de manutention adapté pour transférer les munitions (18) à l'écart du premier sous-système (16), Le troisième sous-système (22) comporte au moins un composant commun à au moins un des premier (16) et deuxième sous-systèmes (20).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Waffenkupplung zum Einsatz in einem Waffenrohr. Die Waffenkupplung weist einen Ladebock (10), ein Gehäuse (20) und wenigstens eine am Gehäuse angeordnete Fixiervorrichtung (50) auf, wobei die Fixiervorrichtung zur Fixierung einer Waffe ausgebildet ist. Die Waffenkupplung weist ferner eine Längsrichtung auf.
Abstract:
A method of defeating an incoming missile (120), such as a rocket propelled grenade, includes soft launching an interceptor missile (10), and then using pitch over motors of the interceptor missile to alter course of the missile to a desired interception direction. By launching at a relatively slow speed, such as a speed less than or equal to 40 m/sec (130 ft/sec), the interceptor missile may reach the desired interception direction within 250 milliseconds of launch. The interceptor missile may be able to cover substantially all interception directions over a hemisphere or greater extent around a launch location. For example, the interceptor missile may be launched vertically from a ground vehicle, and be capable of altering course to any above-ground trajectory within 250 milliseconds.