AIR BARRAGE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: balloon aprons intended to protect objects against air attack. SUBSTANCE: proposed air barrage includes system of balloons, cables holding balloons at altitude of 120-150 m, thin capron mesh with cells of 1.0- 1.2 m positioned between balloons and light fragmentation anti-infantry mines anchored between knots of mesh. In addition air barrage can be fitted with aerosol means positioned on capron mesh and with system of remote control over start of above- mentioned aerosol means. EFFECT: diminished probability of object hitting. 2 dwg