Patent ID: 6453790
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
Subterranean communicating munitions damage assessment apparatus comprising the combination of:an obstruction-penetrating munitions warhead having a frontal target engaging portion, a munitions explosive material-container portion and a rearward electrical circuit containment portion; ultra high radio frequency energy signal generator electrical circuit apparatus contained in a physical shock attenuating suspension in said electrical circuit containment portion of said munitions warhead; a source of direct current electrical energy contained in physical shock attenuating suspension in said electrical circuit containment portion of said munitions warhead and including energizing connection with said ultra high radio frequency energy generator circuit apparatus; electrical transducer signal generating apparatus connected to a modulation signal input port of said ultra high radio frequency energy generator circuit apparatus and generating an electrical signal responsive to physical disturbance events attending said munitions warhead; ultra high radio frequency energy radiating antenna apparatus received in connection with said ultra high radio frequency energy generator electrical circuit apparatus and energized by connection with a signal output port thereof; portable ultrahigh radio frequency energy signal repeater apparatus having subterranean signal responsive communication link compatibility with said ultra high radio frequency energy generator electrical circuit apparatus; said portable ultrahigh radio frequency energy signal repeater apparatus being initially contained in segregable connection with said warhead; control apparatus including an altimeter signal generator connected to commence repeater apparatus segregation from said warhead prior to earth impact.