Abstract: A new buoyancy compensator with a unique bladder design is provided. The new buoyancy compensator has a unique air bladder system that are positioned directly below the integrated weight system when considering a plane parallel to the length of a diver. The new buoyancy compensator may also have air bladder systems positioned directly above the integrated weight system when considering a plane parallel to the length of a diver. The unique buoyancy compensator containing the new air bladder system facilitates a streamlined bladder that makes movements in the water easier as the movement created between the vector for lift and the center of gravity is minimized. The new buoyancy compensator has an air bladder system that is contained within the front lobes of the jacket that makes the jacket more streamlined and makes access to gear contained on the jacket much easier. Moreover, the streamlined nature of the compensator increases the stability of the user during entry and exit from the water.

Abstract: A method of injecting a missile, having a solid fuel motor, into a satellite orbit. The method includes determining an along-track displacement and cross-track displacement with respect to the satellite orbit. The method also includes determining a velocity-to-be-gained for the satellite orbit, with respect to the current missile velocity. Along-track and cross-track wasting of the solid fuel motor are used to reach the satellite orbit, at the proper velocity for the satellite orbit, when the solid fuel motor burns out.