GROUND-PROJECTILE SYSTEM

摘要

A Projectile Continuous Power Module (PCMP) is configured to take incoming or oncoming airflow of an inflight projectile and direct the airflow to a turbine for converting the airflow into electrical power. The PCMP is mounted within or otherwise coupled to an airframe of the projectile. The PCMP is coupled to the projectile in a manner such that an air inlet of the projectile is positioned to capture incoming or oncoming boundary layer airflow as the projectile travels.

主权项

1. A power system for a ground-launched projectile, comprising:
a ground-launch projectile, the projectile having an outer housing that defines an outer surface, wherein the projectile lacks a battery; a rotatable turbine that rotates about an axis, the turbine having a plurality of blades that radiate outward from a central hub; a power generator inside the turbine, wherein the turbine is attached to the power generator such that the power generator generates power upon rotation of the turbine; an annular bearing that surrounds the power generator, the annular bearing being aligned about the axis; an air inlet in the outer surface of the outer housing, wherein the air inlet directs airflow toward the turbine when the projectile is in flight and wherein the airflow causes the turbine to rotate about the axis; and an air outlet in the outer surface of the outer housing, wherein the air outlet directs exhaust airflow from the turbine out of the outer housing along a direction that is 90 degrees relative to a direction of flight of the projectile.