SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FLAMELESS TRACER/MARKER UTILIZING AN ELECTRONIC LIGHT SOURCE
First Claim
1. A flameless tracer utilizing an electronic light source, for use with a projectile, comprising:
- at least one G-hardened light source for emitting a light visible to an observer during a flight of the projectile; and
a power source, connected to the light source, for selectively providing electrical power to the light source when the projectile is launched.
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Abstract
An electronic light source system is employed to create a flame-less tracer for a munitions projectile. The electronic light source system may be positioned in various locations and combinations of locations on a projectile (e.g., front, back, side, etc.) to enhance visibility of the projectile during flight. The electronic light source system provides a light source on the projectile that is visible to an observer at various viewing angles throughout the projectile flight without the environmental or safety issues presented by tracers using pyrotechnic materials. After assembly, the present system is encapsulated in glass or clear plastic to G-harden the present system, enabling the present system to sustain the large loads and stresses induced by gun launch. The present system may comprise a variety of light sources such as, for example, lasers, high output light-emitting diodes (LEDs), strobe lights, etc. The present system is capable of flashing the light sources at a variety of frequencies (e.g., 5 Hz, 20 Hz, etc.) to further attract the human eye. In addition, the present system presents the substantial benefit of being able to project light at various wavelengths outside the visible spectrum.
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1. A flameless tracer utilizing an electronic light source, for use with a projectile, comprising:
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at least one G-hardened light source for emitting a light visible to an observer during a flight of the projectile; and
a power source, connected to the light source, for selectively providing electrical power to the light source when the projectile is launched. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A marker for use with a projectile, comprising:
- a light-emitting device;
an energy source attached to the light-emitting device;
wherein upon any of a set back, a set forward, or a spin, the energy source is activated; and
wherein the light-emitting device starts emitting a tracing light upon the projectile impacting a target. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
- a light-emitting device;
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