Abstract: This invention disclosure describes a wing concept which can be folded al two axes. In the folded configuration, the semi-span of the wing lies parallel to the centerline of the missile fuselage. At deployment, the wing rotates about an axis parallel to the missile centerline. A second rotation follows when the wing's semi-span is made perpendicular to the missile's centerline. Finally the wing is locked into place and the deployed flight configuration is assumed.

Abstract: A locking device for retaining a plurality of drawers in secured relation in a cabinet even while the cabinet is being transported and subjected to vibrations. The device includes a rod carried in snug fitting relation in openings provided in upper and lower support brackets secured, respectively, to upper and lower surfaces of the cabinet. The rod is movable into and out of engagement with the drawers while remaining in the support bracket.

Abstract: A kinetic energy penetrator having a penetrator rod which is placed inside rocket propelled motor casing to become the major load carrying member of the airframe structure.

Abstract: A smoke canister used as a spotting charge for locating a point in space re a warhead has been detonated. The canister is provided with a plurality of seals to prevent leakage of the smoke producing chemical in the canister during a very long storage life of the canister in the missile warhead.

Abstract: A contoured configured detonating cord and detonator is incorporated into a ember during manufacture thereof. The member may be a rocket motor which is disposed to be broken into small fragments over inhabited areas subsequent to separation of the motor from the warhead. Separation permits the warhead to fly to the target without excessive drag and fragmenting the motor prevents large pieces from falling on the inhabitants. The detonating cord is contoured to the configuration of the motor to prevent stress risers from occurring and thereby weakening the motor structure.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transferring alignment (attitude) from a land navigation system (LNS) mounted on a carrier vehicle to another structure such as a missile launcher or a radar station. The invention also embodies a scheme for verifying the accuracy of the transfer concept. The essential feature is a mechanical interface between the protable element of the LNS and the housing of the receiving structure. The interface is accomplished through two rods attached to the LNS portable element and two mating V-groove parts attached to the receiving element housing. The scheme is simple, rugged and inexpensive and is different from other methods in that alignment is transferred mechanically via the rod/V-groove mechanization.

Abstract: Apparatus for catching a sample of solid high explosive detonation products hat get ahead of the shock front during the detonation process. The device is passive. The door of the rectangular box of the device is open to allow the passage of solid products ahead of the shockwave into the box. The door to the box is closed mechanically, by pressure applied to both sides of the bent (angled) door. The shockwave is the source of this pressure. A mechanical latch secures the door on closing. The device is made of steel plate and pipe of sufficient thickness to withstand explosive shock.

Abstract: A sphere which provides a high emissivity, uniform, isothermal calibration ource which is fully instrumented for surface temperature and range measurements. The characteristics are achieved by using high thermal conductivity copper hemispheres disposed in spaced, concentric relation and containing a distributed heat pipe therebetween to minimize surface temperature gradients.

Abstract: A free flight, impulse controlled missile system for directing a warhead to target. The system includes a small diameter weapon which relies on an accurate ballistic delivery to a point and attitude in space and a body fixed sensor for initiating a self forging fragmentation (SFF) warhead above a target such as a tank.

Abstract: A laser using heat and thermionic electrical output from a nuclear reactor in which heat generated by the reactor is utilized to vaporize metal lasants. Voltage output from a thermionic converter is used to create an electric discharge in the metal vapors. In one embodiment the laser vapors are excited by a discharge only. The second embodiment utilizes fission coatings on the inside of heat pipes, in which fission fragment excitation and ionization is employed in addition to a discharge. Both embodiments provide efficient laser systems that are capable of many years of operation without servicing. Metal excimers are the most efficient electronic transition lasers known with output in the visible wavelengths. Use of metal excimers, in addition to their efficiency and wavelengths, allows utilization of reactor waste heat which plagues many nuclear pumped laser concepts.

Abstract: A recoil transducer fixture for determining force responses at high frequies. An impact transducer is mounted in a rigid assembly and is preloaded for operating under compressive loads. The fixture includes a pair of spaced plates having the transducer mounted therebetween and loading bolts cooperating with the plates for preloading the transducer to a predetermined value.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring azimuth alignment with modest accuracy to the dance systems of individual missiles in a pod configured for vertical launch. The apparatus includes a mechanical interface between two rods (attached to the missile and oriented to the missile's guidance system) and two v-groove elements (attached to the launch tube and oriented to a northfinder mounted on the pod).

Abstract: A self-contained device for pumping supersonic gas flows. The pumping dev consists of a chemically activated material capable of chemical reaction with the gas mixture to be pumped, thermal ballast material, a hermetically sealable vessel for containing the chemically active material, and internal surfaces to provide gas flow passages. The internal gas flow passages are geometrically prescribed to accept a supersonic gas flow, to induce a stable normal shock, to diffuse the subsonic flow obtained after the normal shock, and to distribute the low velocity, subsonic gas flow to the reactive chemical pump material.

Abstract: Apparatus for instantaneously measuring the horizontal and vertical aspect ngles of radiation received from a remote laser transmitter. A triangular corner reflector serves as the receiver of radiation and detectors are provided along the three edges of the reflector. From the number of detectors activated on each side of the reflector, the direction of radiation from UV to millimeter wave length is determined.

Abstract: A device which serves as a safety mechanism for a warhead to prevent accital detonation thereof. The warhead includes a chute in the form of a ribbon which is folded thereon prior to flight of the warhead to a target. The device serves to releasably secure the ribbon chute to the warhead while also acting as a safety mechanism.

Abstract: A locking device for retaining a plurality of drawers in secured relation a cabinet even while the cabinet is transported over rough terrain. The device includes a rod which is rotatable into and out of engagement with the drawers for releasably securing the drawers.

Abstract: An integrated, completely automatic solar heating and cooling system for buildings is disclosed. The system includes a first and a second interconnectable cooling/heating subsystem each of which includes a group of solar heat collecting panels, a heat storage reservoir, and a piping network for transferring the heat exchange media, preferrably water, therebetween. A third subsystem transfers the media from one or both of the reservoirs to a heat exchanger which transfers heat to or from the building's heating and cooling distribution system. Cooling for the building is accomplished by using a fourth subsystem to chill the media in the first subsystem. In the cooling mode, the solar panels of the first sybsystem are covered and used as a heat exchanger, and the second subsystem, isolated from the first heating subsystem, is used to heat the building's hot water system and to provide building heat if required.

Abstract: Apparatus for fast, accurate aiming of a missile from a launch vehicle. The pparatus permits fast accurate aiming of a missile inertial measurement unit for cases in which the inertial measurement unit does not possess required performance capability for self-aiming. The apparatus involves no optical link and is not expended with the missile.

Abstract: An impulse generator for providing an impulsive force substantially normal o the axis of a missile to provide the missile with the desired angle of attack. The device includes radial explosive paths to its periphery and from each point on the periphery detonation is transferred to the periphery of the main charge causing it to implode.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic delay system for controlling the time of events from initian of an initial ignition impulse to ignition of a secondary output.