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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2008
James L. Porter, Tucson, AZ (US);
Justin C. Jenia, Tucson, AZ (US);
Daniel Vukobratovich, Tucson, AZ (US);
Byron B. Taylor, Tucson, AZ (US);
Daniel R. Melonis, Tucson, AZ (US);
James L. Porter, Tucson, AZ (US);
Justin C. Jenia, Tucson, AZ (US);
Daniel Vukobratovich, Tucson, AZ (US);
Byron B. Taylor, Tucson, AZ (US);
Daniel R. Melonis, Tucson, AZ (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for countering a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a countermeasure system. The countermeasure system may comprise a beam source adapted to generate an electromagnetic beam. The countermeasure system may further include a beam control system adapted to aim the electromagnetic beam at the projectile according to a fire control solution. The beam heats at least a portion of the projectile to a disruption temperature to deflagrate the projectile.