There is provided a launchable communications node (100) comprising: an elongate main body (10) having a top end (12) and a bottom end (14), the bottom end comprising a pointed tip (11); a radio transmitter; an antenna; and a power source for powering the radio transmitter. A projectile comprising the communications node (100) and a vehicle (see Fig. 3) having a launcher for stowing and selectively releasing a plurality of communications nodes are also provided.
COMMUNICATIONS NODE
KOMMUNIKATIONSKNOTEN
NODE DE COMMUNICATION
2023-02-15
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |
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