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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2007
Ori Aphek, Givataim, IL;
Gil Tidhar, Modiin, IL;
Tal Goichman, Kiryat Ono, IL;
Elta Systems Ltd., Ashdod, IL;
Optigo Systems Ltd., Lod, IL;
Abstract
According to some embodiments of the invention a laser directed infrared countermeasures system (hereinafter: 'LDIRCM system') is mountable on a platform. According to some embodiments of the invention, a LDIRCM system may include a plurality of sector units. Each sector unit may include at least one laser unit and a laser guidance module. The laser unit may be adapted to generate a laser beam or laser energy that is intended for jamming a guidance system of a threat. The laser unit may be coupled to the laser guidance module. The laser guidance module may be adapted to steer at least a laser beam generated by the laser unit towards a threat.