Surveillance satellite image denial system
First Claim
1. A countermeasure system for a satellite, comprising:
- an airborne platform; and
,a radiation source coupled to the airborne platform, wherein the radiation source is configured to direct an energy beam at the satellite sufficient to at least temporarily blind the satellite.
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Abstract
A satellite surveillance countermeasure system uses an airborne platform to position a coherent radiation source above a substantial portion of the Earth'"'"'s atmosphere. The coherent radiation source provides coherent radiation that is directed toward an enemy surveillance satellite, so as to reversibly deny the satellite the ability to image. By positioning the coherent radiation source at such an altitude, atmospheric attenuation and distortion are mitigated. Thus, a smaller, less powerful and less costly coherent radiation source can be utilized. The use of an airborne platform also makes the system more portable and affordable.
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27 Claims
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1. A countermeasure system for a satellite, comprising:
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an airborne platform; and
,a radiation source coupled to the airborne platform, wherein the radiation source is configured to direct an energy beam at the satellite sufficient to at least temporarily blind the satellite. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22)
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20. A countermeasure system for a satellite, comprising:
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an airborne platform; a radiation source coupled to the airborne platform, wherein the radiation source is configured to direct an energy beam at the satellite sufficient to at least temporarily blind the satellite; an acquisition system for acquiring a target for the radiation source; a tracking system for tracking the target; and
,a fire control system for activation the radiation source when image denial is desired.
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21. A countermeasure system for a satellite, comprising:
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an airborne platform; a radiation source coupled to the airborne platform, wherein the radiation source is configured to direct an energy beam at the satellite sufficient to at least temporarily blind the satellite; and
,an optical augmentation system for using radiation reflected from a sensor of the satellite to aid in targeting the satellite.
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23. A method of disrupting satellite operation, comprising:
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positioning a radiation source at an altitude greater than 15,000 feet; and
,directing radiation from the radiation source to a satellite, wherein the radiation is sufficient to at least temporarily blind the satellite. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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