TECHNIQUE TO LAUNCH GUIDED ROCKET WITH OPTICAL TELEGUIDANCE Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: rocket engineering. SUBSTANCE: technique to launch guided rocket with optical teleguidance is based on formation of trajectory by preliminary start with insertion of delay for starting of sustainer engine. Rocket is launched at angle to horizon which value is computed by first mathematical expression, pause to start sustainer engine with delay computed by second mathematical expression is entered. On powered-flight phase rocket is converged by programmed control commands to sight line in order to secure trajectory excess over sight line that somewhat greater than radius of plume, rocket is guided to sight line and optical guidance is continued till target is hit. Positive effect is provided by observation of target by operator and by reliable functioning of optical communication line at rocket ground control post. EFFECT: increased reliability of control over rocket. 1 dwg