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A system and method for defending a vehicle against an approaching threat, is disclosed. A threat approaching the vehicle is identified. A rigid body is then deployed from the vehicle. Means associated with the body are provided for allowing controlled, guided propulsion of the body to position a re

A system and method for defending a vehicle against an approaching threat, is disclosed. A threat approaching the vehicle is identified. A rigid body is then deployed from the vehicle. Means associated with the body are provided for allowing controlled, guided propulsion of the body to position a reference axis of the body to a desired orientation relative to the threat and to translate the body substantially perpendicular to the reference axis, so as to eliminate the threat.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States:] [1.]1. A system for defending a vehicle traveling at a substantial velocity, comprising:(a) means for identifying a threat approaching said vehicle;(b) means for deploying a rigid body from said vehicle, said means

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States:] [1.]1. A system for defending a vehicle traveling at a substantial velocity, comprising:(a) means for identifying a threat approaching said vehicle;(b) means for deploying a rigid body from said vehicle, said means for deploying the body being separate from said rigid body, said means for deploying providing a force sufficient to provide separation from said vehicle but being insufficient to generate an intercept trajectory, primarily; and(c) means associated with said body for providing controlled, guided propulsion of said body to position a reference axis of said body to a desired angular orientation relative to the threat and to translate said body substantially perpendicular to said reference axis so as to eliminate said threat, the intercept velocity of said rigid body being primarily provided by aerodynamic drag acting on said rigid body upon deployment from said vehicle.