Laser guided bomb with proximity sensor
AssigneeKaman Precision Products, Inc.
InventorBarry A. Maxwell
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Abstract
A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is provided. A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) includes: an electronics package unit (EPU) configured to be connected to a front end of a warhead; and at least one sensor separate from the EPU and configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB. The EPU is configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value. The EPU is configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.
Claims17
A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB), comprising:
- electronics configured to be at a front end of a warhead;
- and
- at least one sensor separate from and operatively connected to the electronics, the at least one sensor configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead;
- wherein the at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB;
- the electronics are configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value;
- and
- the electronics are configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.
A guidance kit for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB), comprising:
- a forward adapter configured to connect to a retainer bolt at a front end of a warhead;
- a computer control group (CCG) configured to connect to the forward adapter, the CCG comprising a laser detector and a computer section configured to control moveable front control canards;
- a proximity sensor comprising:
- at least one sensor on the forward adapter;
- and
- electronics operatively connected to the at least one sensor;
- wherein the at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB;
- the electronics are configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value;
- and
- the electronics are configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.
A method of assembling a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB), comprising:
- connecting a retainer bolt to a front end of a warhead;
- connecting a forward adapter to the retainer bolt using a clamp ring;
- connecting first wiring from electronics of a proximity sensor to an initiator in the warhead;
- and
- connecting second wiring from the electronics to at least one sensor element of the proximity sensor mounted on the forward adapter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.