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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2012
Jack Dicocco, Granger Township, OH (US);
Troy Prince, Cleveland, OH (US);
Mehul Patel, Chandler, OH (US);
Tsun Ming Terry NG, Sylvania, OH (US);
Jack DiCocco, Granger Township, OH (US);
Troy Prince, Cleveland, OH (US);
Mehul Patel, Chandler, OH (US);
Tsun Ming Terry Ng, Sylvania, OH (US);
Orbital Reseach Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An afterbody flow control system is used for aircraft or missile flow control to provide enhanced maneuverability and stabilization. A method of operating the flow control system is also described. The missile or aircraft comprises an afterbody and a forebody; at least one activatable flow effector on the missile or aircraft afterbody; at least one sensor having a signal, the at least one sensor being positioned to detect forces or flow conditions on the missile or aircraft afterbody; and a closed loop control system; wherein the closed loop control system is used for activating and deactivating the at least one activatable flow effector based on at least in part the signal of the at least one sensor.