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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2021
Science Applications International Corporation, Reston, VA (US);
John P. Timler, River Ridge, LA (US);
David M. Morris, Bloomington, IN (US);
Science Applications International Corporation, Reston, VA (US);
Abstract
Countermeasure simulating structures may include (a) a base and (b) one or more separated combustible tracks fixed to the base's surface. The combustible tracks may include thermite and/or other combustible material. The combustible tracks may be shaped to simulate countermeasure flares deployed by a vehicle (e.g., a jet). The countermeasure simulating structure may be incorporated into a countermeasure simulating system that includes (a) an infrared and/or optical sensing system (e.g., like those included in missiles) and (b) a simulator mount holding the countermeasure simulating structure. Countermeasures may be tested in such systems by: (a) arranging an infrared and/or optical sensing system to receive infrared energy and/or visible light emitted by the countermeasure simulating structure; (b) igniting the combustible material of the combustible track such that combustion of the combustible material moves along the combustible track; and (c) determining whether the infrared and/or optical sensing system tracks infrared energy and/or visible emitted by the combustion.