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US 8,272,157 B2Granted
Fiber laser device for neutralizing unexploded ordinance
AssigneeRafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
InventorYehuda Nachshon
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Abstract
A device for directing a beam of radiation at a target. The device includes a fiber laser for producing the beam of radiation, an aiming mechanism, for aiming the beam of radiation at the target, that moves independently of the fiber laser, and an optical fiber for conveying the beam of radiation to the aiming mechanism.
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A device for directing a beam of radiation at a target, comprising:
- (a) a fiber laser for producing the beam of radiation;
- (b) an aiming mechanism, for aiming the beam of radiation at the target, that moves independently of said fiber laser;
- (c) an optical fiber for conveying the beam of radiation to said aiming mechanism;
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- (d) a kinetic weapon that lacks an explosive warhead and that disrupts at least a portion of the target only by force of kinetic impact;
- wherein said aiming mechanism comprises a gimbaled platform supporting both said kinetic weapon and an end of said optical fiber, and wherein said aiming mechanism is operative to align said gimbaled platform, thereby aiming both the beam of radiation and said kinetic weapon at the target.
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