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System and method for prioritizing visually aimed threats for laser-based countermeasure engagement

  • US 8,025,230 B2
  • Filed: 04/17/2008
  • Issued: 09/27/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for prioritizing detected targets for countermeasure system engagement from a helicopter, said system comprising:

  • means for determining at least two threat lethality factors for more than one threat to the helicopter from existing helicopter navigation and sensor data;

    means for determining a lethality value for each of said more than one threat to the helicopter by combining said at least two lethality factors in a mathematical function;

    means for comparing said lethality value for each of said more than one threat to the helicopter;

    means for determining a target engagement priority sequence for a helicopter installed countermeasure system from comparing said lethality value for each of said more than one threat to the helicopter;

    means for transmitting said target engagement priority sequence to said helicopter installed countermeasure system; and

    means for commanding said helicopter installed countermeasure system to engage said more than one threat to the helicopter using said target engagement priority sequence.

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