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US 7,891,297 B1Granted
Adaptable smart warhead and method for use
AssigneeBAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
InventorPaul R. Rohr
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Abstract
A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
Claims12
A munition comprising:
- a central ignitor;
- an explosive core peripherally surrounding the central ignitor;
- a pressure case surrounding the explosive core, said core including a first explosive material and a second explosive material, wherein the first explosive material and the second explosive material have different energy release rates;
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- at least one microprocessor and a plurality of micro-detonators, whereby said micro-detonators may be initiated in a variety of sequences by said microprocessor to achieve a variety of explosive modes.
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