Patent ID: 7886646
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: F41G,F41H,F41J

Abstract:
1. A protective system apparatus for the protection of ships against terminal phase-guided missiles comprising a target data analysis system, comprising: at least one computer; sensors for detecting terminal homing phase-guided missiles having a target data analysis system for discriminating between genuine and spurious target, that approach a ship to be protected; sensors for detecting the direction of approach, distance, and velocity of the missiles; wind measuring sensors for wind speed and direction of wind; motion and/or navigation sensors for detecting the ship's own data including at least one of travelling speed, direction of travel, rolling and pitching motions; at least one fire control calculator, wherein the fire control calculator and the computer form a unit; and wherein the fire control calculator communicates with the sensors via data interfaces; at least one decoy launcher arranged on the ship and in a dirigible each being equipped with decoy ammunitions, wherein wherein the at least one decoy launcher includes the following components: