Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Deployment System
Abstract
A micro-unmanned aerial vehicle deployment system is provided for a cruise missile having submunition compartments. The system includes a vehicle launch module releasable from the cruise missile submunition compartment. The vehicle launch system has a control circuit and at least one micro-unmanned aerial vehicle contained therein. Structure is provided in the launch module for deploying the micro-unmanned aerial vehicle. A separable tether can be joined between the cruise missile and the vehicle launch module that separates when subjected to tension after deployment of the vehicle launch module.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 11, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADD020471
Entities
People
- Paul J. Carreiro
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy