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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2010
Sergey Sandomirsky, Irvine, CA (US);
Vladimir Esterkin, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Thomas C. Forrester, Hacienda Heights, CA (US);
Tomasz Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Andrew Kostrzewski, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Alexander Naumov, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Naibing MA, Torrance, CA (US);
Sookwang RO, Glendale, CA (US);
Paul I. Shnitser, Irvine, CA (US);
Sergey Sandomirsky, Irvine, CA (US);
Vladimir Esterkin, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Thomas C. Forrester, Hacienda Heights, CA (US);
Tomasz Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Andrew Kostrzewski, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Alexander Naumov, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Naibing Ma, Torrance, CA (US);
Sookwang Ro, Glendale, CA (US);
Paul I. Shnitser, Irvine, CA (US);
Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA (US);
Abstract
An optical impact system controls munitions termination through sensing proximity to a target and preventing effects of countermeasures on false munitions termination. Embodiments can be implemented on in a variety of munitions such as small and mid caliber that can be applicable in non-lethal weapons and in weapons of high lethality with airburst capability for example and in guided air-to-ground and cruise missiles. Embodiments can improve accuracy, reliability and lethality of munitions depending on its designation without modification in a weapon itself and make the weapon resistant to optical countermeasures.