Patent ID: 7494089
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: F41G,F42B

Abstract:
1. A multiple kill vehicle (MKV) interceptor for launch on a multi-stage rocket booster to intercept targets, comprising: A carrier vehicle (CV); and A plurality of kill vehicles (KVs) initially stored on said carrier vehicle for release to intercept the targets; Said CV including a first sensor subsystem for detecting a first signature off of the targets, a CV processor for processing the first signature to track said targets and issue guidance commands, and an external commlink for transmitting the respective guidance commands to the released KVs pre-handover; and Each said KV including a second sensor subsystem for detecting a second signature from its target, a divert and attitude control system (DACS), and a KV processor for processing the second signature to update the target track and select a desirable aimpoint on the target post-handover and controlling the DACS to maneuver the KV to impact the target at the aimpoint relying on the kinetic energy of the KV to destroy the target.