Venting apparatus for controlling missile underwater trajectory

Apparatus for controlling the underwater course of a submarine-launched missile, by which gas contained within the missile body is vented from the interior of the missile, through ports in the missile exterior, into the water to alter the water pressure distribution over a portion of the exterior su...

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Main Author FIDLER; JOHN E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.12.1991
Subjects
AMMUNITION
BLASTING
EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WEAPONS
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Summary:Apparatus for controlling the underwater course of a submarine-launched missile, by which gas contained within the missile body is vented from the interior of the missile, through ports in the missile exterior, into the water to alter the water pressure distribution over a portion of the exterior surface, thereby producing a desired pitching moment and resulting missile movement.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19900567880