US2006169832A1PendingUtilityA1

Rocket propelled barrier defense system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 6, 2005Filed: Jan 6, 2005Published: Aug 3, 2006
Est. expiryJan 6, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Richard O. Glasson
F41H 11/04F41H 13/0006
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Abstract

A system providing a physical-barrier defense against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). The system is suitable for use on aircraft, ground vehicles, and ships.

Claims

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1 . A system for intercepting a projectile comprising: 
 a detecting system for identifying the projectile; and    a launch system for launching at least one rocket-towed barrier to intercept the projectile;    wherein the rocket-towed barrier is launched in response to an instruction of the detecting system.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the projectile is a rocket propelled grenade.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the launch system includes a plurality of launch pods.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of the pods provides a zone of coverage for defense against the projectile.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the launch system is actively adjusted to an optimal position for intercept of the projectile.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the detecting system is selected from the group consisting of BAE system'ALQ-156 pulse-Doppler radar system or ALQ-212 1R warning system.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one rocket-towed barrier is actively guided.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one rocket-towed barrier is a mesh material.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the mesh material is selected from the group consisting Kevlar fiber or stainless steel braided cables.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one rocket-towed barrier provides a wide radius of coverage for intercept of the projectile along its flight path.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rocket-towed barrier is in shape of a drogue parachute.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one rocket-towed barrier is inflated by aerodynamic forces to its maximum diameter.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rocket is mounted fixed aspect aerodynamic fins to stabilize the rocket in its flight path.  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rocket carries flare or other IR countermeasures.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system further includes an explosive destruct charge.  
   
   
       16 . A method for intercepting a launched projectile comprising the steps of: 
 identifying the launched projectile;    predicting a path of the projectile; and    launching a rocket with a pulled barrier behind the rocket for intercepting the projectile;    wherein the barrier is inflated by aerodynamic forces.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the projectile is a rocket propelled grenade.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the barrier is made of a tear resistant material.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the tear resistant material is a mesh material.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the barrier provides a wide radius of coverage for intercept of the projectile along its flight path.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the barrier is in shape of a drogue parachute.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the barrier is inflated by aerodynamic forces to its maximum diameter.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the rocket carries flare or other IR countermeasures.  
   
   
       24 . A method for intercepting a launched target comprising the steps of: 
 identifying the launched target; and    launching more than one non-explosive projectiles toward the launched targets path for defense against the launched target;    wherein each of the non-explosive projectiles pulls a barrier that is adapted to prevent the target from getting through.    
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the launched target is a rocket propelled grenade.  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the barrier is made of a tear resistant material.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein the tear resistant material is a mesh material.  
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the barrier provides a wide radius of coverage for intercept of the target along its flight path.  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the barrier is in shape of a drogue parachute.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the barrier is inflated by aerodynamic forces to its maximum diameter.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the non-explosive projectiles carry flare or other IR countermeasures.

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