OPTICALLY TRACKED PROJECTILE

摘要

A projectile, that can be tracked by optical means, is fitted with a special tracer incorporated into the projectile's trailing edge. The rearward facing special tracer is incorporated into a metal disk which is crimped to the projectile's metal jacket. The special tracer includes micro-prismatic features that reflect light at the incidence angle. Alternatively, the disk incorporates a fluorescent dye that is responsive to a laser emission. External emitted radiation is reflected or re-emitted from the trailing edge of the projectile, allowing for an external electro-optic tracking device to identify the position of the projectile in flight.

主权项

1. An ammunition projectile configured to be fired from a weapon, said projectile having an elongated circular body with side and rear surfaces and a photo-luminescent material, disposed on the rear surface, that re-emits radiation when excited by incoming radiation from a radiation source.