Flyby Warhead Triggering.

Abstract

A triggering system is described that provides for fusing a self-forging warhead or other warhead to fire down on a target as the vehicle carrying the warhead flys horizontally just over the top of the target. The triggering method uses an active optical system (transmitter-receiver) on board the vehicle which establishes a triggering window in space just below the vehicle. A triggering or detonating signal is developed when a target enters the window. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1981
Accession Number
ADD009128

Entities

People

  • Richard W. Currie

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects