Scanning Beam Beamrider Missile Guidance System.
Abstract
A beamrider guidance system for missiles wherein a laser beam is given two circular motions around the boresight axis to produce amplitude and phase modulation on the signal received at the missile. The information on distance from boresight is contained in the amplitude modulation and the angular information is contained as phase modulation. A laser optical system with a spinning holographic element provides one of the circular motions for the beam. The other circular motion is provided by a low frequency, circular scanning mirror. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 18, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADD010217
Entities
People
- Charles R. Christensen
- Donald W. Sweeney
- Neal C. Gallagher
Organizations
- United States Army