EP0757224A1 - Non lethal electromagnetic ammunition - Google Patents

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EP0757224A1
EP0757224A1 EP96111731A EP96111731A EP0757224A1 EP 0757224 A1 EP0757224 A1 EP 0757224A1 EP 96111731 A EP96111731 A EP 96111731A EP 96111731 A EP96111731 A EP 96111731A EP 0757224 A1 EP0757224 A1 EP 0757224A1
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Rudolf Dr. Protz
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H13/00—Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
    • F41H13/0043—Directed energy weapons, i.e. devices that direct a beam of high energy content toward a target for incapacitating or destroying the target
    • F41H13/0068—Directed energy weapons, i.e. devices that direct a beam of high energy content toward a target for incapacitating or destroying the target the high-energy beam being of microwave type, e.g. for causing a heating effect in the target
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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  • the present invention relates to a non-lethal electromagnetic ammunition for combating electronic systems, with a magneto-hydrodynamic generator for generating strong current pulses, with a magnetic field compressor, with a high-frequency tube for generating microwave pulses and with an antenna for radiating these microwave pulses.
  • microwave pulses can be generated according to the principle of the magneto-hydrodynamic effect, which are amplified by magnetic field compression and converted into microwave pulses in a high-frequency tube. If these microwave pulses are emitted with an antenna, then electronic devices located in the direction of radiation, such as radar systems, telecommunications systems, radio receivers, navigation systems, fire control systems or motor vehicle electronics, can be destroyed and thus put out of operation.
  • electronic devices located in the direction of radiation such as radar systems, telecommunications systems, radio receivers, navigation systems, fire control systems or motor vehicle electronics, can be destroyed and thus put out of operation.
  • DE-PS 35 28 338 describes a device whose weapon effectiveness is influenced via a highly compressed magnetic field, at least one propellant or explosive-operated magneto-hydrodynamic generator stage being used before or during magnetic field compression for power generation and power amplification; the magnetic field compressing power stage producing the weapon effect uses this magnetic field generated by the MHD pre-stage as a base field.
  • the device is designed as a missile, which is launched by a launch device shortly before actual use, and covers a certain distance to the target to be fought, during which the MHD generator is gradually driven to full thrust, after which the approach or target impact the detonatively operated MHD generator stage is ignited.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a non-lethal, electromagnetic ammunition for combating electronic systems which, on the one hand, can be designed to be relatively small and compact and yet has a high effectiveness in combating, and which is also able to cover longer periods of time To bridge launch and deployment, that is, which is only activated when the electronics to be combated is switched on again.
  • Lurk ammunition which is either fired at the target to be combated by cannons or dispensers, or is also launched by missiles as submunition, and which is gently dropped onto the ground with a parachute, after which the built-in control receiver, which responds to the radiation characteristics, for example the frequency, the type of modulation, the pulse shape etc., of the system to be combated is programmed, the firing sequence of the ammunition is only released when the system to be combated is switched on again.
  • the built-in control receiver which responds to the radiation characteristics, for example the frequency, the type of modulation, the pulse shape etc.
  • the ammunition can be set up after its activation, that is to say it can be transferred into a substantially vertical position, after which the direction to the target and the alignment of the ammunition to the target are carried out.
  • the ammunition according to the invention enables extremely effective combat against hostile electronic systems, for example fire control stations for radar positions.
  • the non-lethal ammunition according to the invention is denoted by 1, wherein, as the cross-section shows, an MHD generator 2, an explosive 3, a coaxial coil 4, a transmitter 5, a microwave tube 6, a horn antenna 7 and one Arrangement 11 for transferring the ammunition are arranged in a substantially vertical position.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic of the principle of operation of the ammunition, which thus has an energy source 2, for example an MHD generator, which controls a magnetic field compressor (or capacitors) 4 to generate current pulses.
  • an energy source 2 for example an MHD generator, which controls a magnetic field compressor (or capacitors) 4 to generate current pulses.
  • 6 designates a pulse shaping, for example by an RF tube, in particular a magnetron, and 7 an antenna which produces the microwave radiation.
  • FIG. 3 shows a practical example of use of the ammunition according to the invention, which is ejected by a missile 9 in large numbers, for example as submunition.
  • Each non-lethal ammunition can be provided with a parachute 10 for slowly sinking to the ground on which there is an electronic target to be combated, for example the fire control center 8 of an opposing radar system.
  • FIG. 4 shows that several of the non-lethal munitions according to the invention are distributed in the field, each ammunition being provided with an arrangement for transferring it to the essentially vertical position in the form of an inflatable cushion 11 connected to a gas generator.
  • a tripod (not shown) can also be used.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show this arrangement 11 in an enlarged representation, the transport position or the lurking position being indicated in FIG. 5A, and in FIG. 5B the inflated position of the cushion 11, in which the ammunition 1 assumes an essentially vertical position.
  • a control receiver (not shown) is provided, which is programmed in such a way that the ignition sequence, based on the radiation characteristics, i.e. the frequency or the type of modulation, or the pulse shape etc., of the electronic system to be controlled the ammunition is only released when the system to be combated, for example switched off during an air attack, returns to the active state.
  • a further increase in the performance of the ammunition according to the invention is achieved in that there is a directional radiation of the microwave energy, for which purpose a broadband (not shown) direction finder is provided in the ammunition according to the invention, the two antennas of which can rotate about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition, one of them Include an acute angle.
  • a broadband (not shown) direction finder is provided in the ammunition according to the invention, the two antennas of which can rotate about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition, one of them Include an acute angle.
  • the direction to the destination can be determined using the antenna diagrams, the direction finder also performing the above-mentioned function of the Control recipient can perform.
  • One turn of the antennas is generally sufficient for an exact bearing.
  • the ammunition is further provided with an antenna 7 rigidly installed in the axial direction, which can be a horn antenna with directional characteristic, and with a rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition, inclined at an angle of approximately 45 ° to this antenna metallic reflector for emitting the microwave energy, as is clearly visible from FIG. 2.
  • the DF antennas and the reflector are located on the same axis of rotation and are rigidly coupled to one another. Instead of aligning the antenna with the localized target, the entire submunition according to the invention is brought into a vertical position using a suitable device, and the rotatable reflector is then aligned with the target in accordance with the target position determined by the direction finder. After alignment has been completed, the magneto-hydrodynamic generator is ignited.
  • the device according to the invention for transferring the ammunition in a substantially vertical direction and for holding the ammunition in this orientation can be realized, for example, by a mechanically moved tripod, as is known for anti-tank directional mines, or else in that the ammunition is provided with an inflatable, inflated ring-shaped cushion, which is connected to a gas generator, which in turn is connected to the control receiver, so that the cushion is automatically inflated only after detection of the electronic system to be controlled, whereby the ammunition in the vertical position is transferred and held in this position.

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The mine (1) has a magneto-hydrodynamic generator (2), explosive or driving material (3), a coaxial coil (4), a transformer (5), a microwave tube or magnetron (6), horn antenna (7) for microwaves and an arrangement (11) for putting the mine into an essentially vertical position. The generator is an energy source for a magnetic field compressor, producing current pulses, while the magnetron shapes the pulses.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine nicht letale elektromagnetische Munition zur Bekämpfung elektronischer Anlagen, mit einem magneto-hydrodynamischen Generator zur Erzeugung starker Strompulse, mit einem Magnetfeldkompressor, mit einer Hochfrequenzröhre zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellenimpulsen und mit einer Antenne zur Abstrahlung dieser Mikrowellenimpulse.The present invention relates to a non-lethal electromagnetic ammunition for combating electronic systems, with a magneto-hydrodynamic generator for generating strong current pulses, with a magnetic field compressor, with a high-frequency tube for generating microwave pulses and with an antenna for radiating these microwave pulses.

Mit Hilfe einer pyrotechnischen Ladung können nach dem Prinzip des magneto-hydrodynamischen Effektes starke Strompulse erzeugt werden, welche durch Magnetfeldkompression verstärkt und in einer Hochfrequenzröhre in Mikrowellenimpulse umgewandelt werden. Werden diese Mikrowellenimpulse mit einer Antenne abgestrahlt, so kann in der Abstrahlungsrichtung befindliches elektronisches Gerät, wie zum Beispiel Radaranlagen, Telekommunikationsanlagen, Funkempfänger, Navigationsanlagen, Feuerleitsysteme oder auch Kraftfahrzeugelektronik zerstört und damit außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.With the help of a pyrotechnic charge, strong current pulses can be generated according to the principle of the magneto-hydrodynamic effect, which are amplified by magnetic field compression and converted into microwave pulses in a high-frequency tube. If these microwave pulses are emitted with an antenna, then electronic devices located in the direction of radiation, such as radar systems, telecommunications systems, radio receivers, navigation systems, fire control systems or motor vehicle electronics, can be destroyed and thus put out of operation.

Die DE-PS 35 28 338 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung, deren Waffenwirksamkeit über ein hochkomprimiertes Magnetfeld mitbewirkt wird, wobei mindestens eine treibsatz- oder explosivstoffbetriebene magneto-hydrodynamische Generatorstufe vor oder bei der Magnetfeldkompression zur Stromerzeugung und Stromverstärkung verwendet wird; die die Waffenwirkung erzeugende magnetfeldkomprimierende Endstufe verwendet das durch die MHD-Vorstufe erzeugte Magnetfeld als Basisfeld. Die Vorrichtung ist dabei als Flugkörper ausgebildet, der durch ein Startgerät kurz vor dem tatsächlichen Einsatz abgeschossen wird, und bis zum zu bekämpfenden Ziel eine gewisse Strecke zurücklegt, während der der MHD-Generator stufenweise auf vollen Schub gefahren wird, wonach durch die Annäherung oder Zielaufschlag die Zündung der detonativ betriebenen MHD-Generatorstufe erfolgt.DE-PS 35 28 338 describes a device whose weapon effectiveness is influenced via a highly compressed magnetic field, at least one propellant or explosive-operated magneto-hydrodynamic generator stage being used before or during magnetic field compression for power generation and power amplification; the magnetic field compressing power stage producing the weapon effect uses this magnetic field generated by the MHD pre-stage as a base field. The device is designed as a missile, which is launched by a launch device shortly before actual use, and covers a certain distance to the target to be fought, during which the MHD generator is gradually driven to full thrust, after which the approach or target impact the detonatively operated MHD generator stage is ignited.

Je weiter entfernt eine derartige Vorrichtung bei der Zündung vom zu bekämpfenden Ziel ist, desto größer muß die abgestrahlte Mikrowellenenergie sein. Dies bedingt große Generatoren und eine gerichtete Abstrahlung mittels einer Richtantenne, die auf das Ziel auszurichten ist. Wird außerdem noch vor dem tatsächlichen Einsatz einer derartigen Vorrichtung die Elektronik des zu bekämpfenden Ziels abgeschaltet, so ist deren Lokalisierung und damit wirksame Bekämpfung während dieser Ruhepause ausgeschlossen.The further away such a device is from the target to be combated when the ignition, the greater the emitted microwave energy must be. This requires large generators and directional radiation by means of a directional antenna that has to be aimed at the target. If, in addition, the electronics of the target to be combated are switched off before the actual use of such a device, their localization and thus effective control during this rest period is excluded.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine nicht letale, elektromagnetische Munition zur Bekämpfung elektronischer Anlagen zu schaffen, die zum einen relativ klein und kompakt ausgeführt werden kann und trotzdem einen hohen Wirkungsgrad der Bekämpfung aufweist, und die in der Lage ist, auch größere Zeiträume zwischen Abschuß und Einsatz zu überbrücken, das heißt, die erst dann aktiviert wird, wenn die zu bekämpfende Elektronik wieder eingeschaltet wird.The object of the present invention is to provide a non-lethal, electromagnetic ammunition for combating electronic systems which, on the one hand, can be designed to be relatively small and compact and yet has a high effectiveness in combating, and which is also able to cover longer periods of time To bridge launch and deployment, that is, which is only activated when the electronics to be combated is switched on again.

Ausgehend von einer Munition der eingangs näher genannten Art erfolgt die Lösung dieser Aufgabe mit den im kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruchs 1 angegeben Merkmalen; vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Starting from an ammunition of the type mentioned in the introduction, this object is achieved with the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1; advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

Erfindungsgemäß wird also eine sogenannte

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Lurk ammunition ", which is either fired at the target to be combated by cannons or dispensers, or is also launched by missiles as submunition, and which is gently dropped onto the ground with a parachute, after which the built-in control receiver, which responds to the radiation characteristics, for example the frequency, the type of modulation, the pulse shape etc., of the system to be combated is programmed, the firing sequence of the ammunition is only released when the system to be combated is switched on again. By the control receiver or the bearing receiver electrically coupled to it, both of which can be connected to the gas generator for a ring-shaped support cushion, the ammunition can be set up after its activation, that is to say it can be transferred into a substantially vertical position, after which the direction to the target and the alignment of the ammunition to the target are carried out.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Munition ist trotz geringer Abmessungen eine äußerst wirksame Bekämpfung feindlicher elektronischer Anlagen, beispielsweise Feuerleitstände von Radarstellungen, möglich.Despite the small dimensions, the ammunition according to the invention enables extremely effective combat against hostile electronic systems, for example fire control stations for radar positions.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung an Hand der Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt ist. Es zeigt:

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schematisch einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht letale Munition zur Bekämpfung elektronischer Ziele,
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das Funktionsprinzip der Munition,
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eine Ansicht der Verwendung der Munition als Submunition,
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die Situation nach dem Auftreffen auf dem Boden, und
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vergrößerte Darstellungen einer Anordnung zur Überführung der Munition in eine im wesentlichen senkrechte Stellung.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, in which an advantageous exemplary embodiment is shown. It shows:
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schematically a cross section through a non-lethal ammunition to combat electronic targets,
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the principle of operation of the ammunition,
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a view of the use of ammunition as submunition,
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the situation after hitting the floor, and
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enlarged representations of an arrangement for transferring the ammunition into a substantially vertical position.

In Figur 1 ist die erfindungsgemäße nicht letale Munition mit 1 bezeichnet, wobei, wie der Querschnitt erkennen läßt, in ihr ein MHD-Generator 2, ein Explosivstoff 3, eine Koaxialspule 4, ein Übertrager 5, eine Mikrowellenröhre 6, eine Hornantenne 7 und eine Anordnung 11 zur Überführung der Munition in eine im wesentlichen senkrechte Stellung angeordnet sind.In Figure 1, the non-lethal ammunition according to the invention is denoted by 1, wherein, as the cross-section shows, an MHD generator 2, an explosive 3, a coaxial coil 4, a transmitter 5, a microwave tube 6, a horn antenna 7 and one Arrangement 11 for transferring the ammunition are arranged in a substantially vertical position.

Figur 2 ist ein Schema des Funktionsprinzips der Munition, die also eine Energiequelle 2, zum Beispiel einen MHD-Generator, aufweist, welche einen Magnetfeldkompressor (oder auch Kondensatoren) 4 ansteuert zur Erzeugung von Stromimpulsen. Mit 6 ist eine Impulsformung bezeichnet, zum Beispiel durch eine HF-Röhre insbesondere durch ein Magnetron, und mit 7 eine die erzeugte Mikrowellenabstrahlung bewirkende Antenne.Figure 2 is a schematic of the principle of operation of the ammunition, which thus has an energy source 2, for example an MHD generator, which controls a magnetic field compressor (or capacitors) 4 to generate current pulses. 6 designates a pulse shaping, for example by an RF tube, in particular a magnetron, and 7 an antenna which produces the microwave radiation.

Figur 3 zeigt ein praktisches Einsatzbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Munition, die beispielsweise als Submunition in einer größeren Anzahl von einem Flugkörper 9 ausgestoßen wird. Jede nicht letale Munition kann dabei mit einem Fallschirm 10 versehen sein zum langsamen Absinken auf dem Boden, auf dem sich ein zu bekämpfendes elektronisches Ziel, beispielsweise der Feuerleitstand 8 einer gegnerischen Radaranlage befindet.FIG. 3 shows a practical example of use of the ammunition according to the invention, which is ejected by a missile 9 in large numbers, for example as submunition. Each non-lethal ammunition can be provided with a parachute 10 for slowly sinking to the ground on which there is an electronic target to be combated, for example the fire control center 8 of an opposing radar system.

Figur 4 zeigt nun, daß mehrere der erfindungsgemäßen nicht letalen Munitionen im Gelände verteilt sind, wobei jede Munition mit einer Anordnung zur Überführung in die im wesentlichen senkrechte Lage in Form eines mit einem Gasgenerator verbundenen aufblasbaren Kissens 11 versehen ist. An Stelle der Kissen 11 kann auch ein (nicht dargestelltes) dreibeiniges Stativ verwendet werden.FIG. 4 shows that several of the non-lethal munitions according to the invention are distributed in the field, each ammunition being provided with an arrangement for transferring it to the essentially vertical position in the form of an inflatable cushion 11 connected to a gas generator. Instead of the pillows 11, a tripod (not shown) can also be used.

Figuren 5A und 5B zeigen in vergrößerter Darstellung diese Anordnung 11, wobei in Figur 5A die Transportstellung bzw. die Lauerstellung angedeutet ist, und in 5B aie aufgeblasene Stellung des Kissens 11 , n der die Munition 1 eine im wesentlichen senkrechte Stellung einnimmt.FIGS. 5A and 5B show this arrangement 11 in an enlarged representation, the transport position or the lurking position being indicated in FIG. 5A, and in FIG. 5B the inflated position of the cushion 11, in which the ammunition 1 assumes an essentially vertical position.

Erfindungsgemäß ist ferner vorgesehen, daß innerhalb der Munition 1 ein (nicht dargestellter) Kontrollempfänger vorgesehen ist, der auf die Strahlungscharakteristik, das heißt die Frequenz oder die Modulationsart, oder die Pulsform etc., der zu bekämpfenden elektronischen Anlage dergestalt programmiert ist, daß die Zündsequenz der Munition erst dann freigegeben wird, wenn die zu bekämpfende, beispielsweise während eines Luftangriffs abgeschaltete Anlage, wieder in den aktiven Zustand zurückkehrt.According to the invention it is further provided that within the ammunition 1 a control receiver (not shown) is provided, which is programmed in such a way that the ignition sequence, based on the radiation characteristics, i.e. the frequency or the type of modulation, or the pulse shape etc., of the electronic system to be controlled the ammunition is only released when the system to be combated, for example switched off during an air attack, returns to the active state.

Eine weitere Leistungssteigerung der erfindungsgemäßen Munition wird dadurch erzielt, daß eine gerichtete Abstrahlung der Mikrowellenenergie erfolgt, wobei zu diesem Zweck ein breitbandiger (nicht dargestellter) Peilempfänger in der erfindungsgemäßen Munition vorgesehen ist, dessen beide Antennen um die Längsachse der Munition rotieren können, wobei sie einen spitzen Winkel miteinander einschließen. In an und für sich bekannter Weise kann dabei über die Antennendiagramme die Richtung zum Ziel festgestellt werden, wobei der Peilempfänger hierbei auch die obenerwähnte Funktion des Kontrollempfängers durchführen kann. Für eine exakte Peilung genügt im allgemeinen eine Umdrehung der Antennen.A further increase in the performance of the ammunition according to the invention is achieved in that there is a directional radiation of the microwave energy, for which purpose a broadband (not shown) direction finder is provided in the ammunition according to the invention, the two antennas of which can rotate about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition, one of them Include an acute angle. In a manner known per se, the direction to the destination can be determined using the antenna diagrams, the direction finder also performing the above-mentioned function of the Control recipient can perform. One turn of the antennas is generally sufficient for an exact bearing.

Für die Abstrahlung der erzeugten Mikrowellenimpulse ist die Munition ferner mit einer in axialer Richtung starr eingebauten Antenne 7 versehen, die eine Hornantenne mit Richtcharakteristik sein kann, sowie mit einem um die Längsachse der Munition drehbaren, zu dieser Antenne in einem Winkel von etwa 45° geneigten metallischen Reflektor zur Abstrahlung der Mikrowellenenergie, wie es aus Figur 2 deutlich sichtbar ist. Die Peilantennen und der Reflektor befinden sich dabei auf der gleichen Drehachse und sind starr miteinander gekoppelt. Anstatt nun die Antenne auf das lokalisierte Ziel auszurichten, wird erfindungsgemäße die gesamte Submunition mittels einer geeigneten Vorrichtung in eine vertikale Position gebracht, und der drehbare Reflektor sodann nach Maßgabe der vom Peilempfänger ermittelten Zielposition auf das Ziel ausgerichtet. Nach erfolgter Ausrichtung wird der magneto-hydrodynamische Generator gezündet.For the radiation of the generated microwave pulses, the ammunition is further provided with an antenna 7 rigidly installed in the axial direction, which can be a horn antenna with directional characteristic, and with a rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition, inclined at an angle of approximately 45 ° to this antenna metallic reflector for emitting the microwave energy, as is clearly visible from FIG. 2. The DF antennas and the reflector are located on the same axis of rotation and are rigidly coupled to one another. Instead of aligning the antenna with the localized target, the entire submunition according to the invention is brought into a vertical position using a suitable device, and the rotatable reflector is then aligned with the target in accordance with the target position determined by the direction finder. After alignment has been completed, the magneto-hydrodynamic generator is ignited.

Die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene Vorrichtung zur Überführung der Munition in eine im wesentlichen senkrechte Richtung und zum Festhalten der Munition in dieser Ausrichtung kann zum Beispiel durch ein mechanisch bewegtes Stativ realisiert werden, wie es für Panzerabwehr-Richtminen bekannt ist, oder aber auch dadurch, daß die Munition mit einem aufblasbaren, im aufgeblasenen Zustand Ringform annehmenden Kissen versehen ist, das mit einem Gasgenerator verbunden ist, der wiederum mit dem Kontrollempfänger verbunden ist, so daß das Kissen erst nach der Detektion der zu bekämpfenden elektronischen Anlage automatisch aufgeblasen wird, wodurch die Munition in die senkrechte Lage überführt und in dieser Lage festgehalten wird.The device according to the invention for transferring the ammunition in a substantially vertical direction and for holding the ammunition in this orientation can be realized, for example, by a mechanically moved tripod, as is known for anti-tank directional mines, or else in that the ammunition is provided with an inflatable, inflated ring-shaped cushion, which is connected to a gas generator, which in turn is connected to the control receiver, so that the cushion is automatically inflated only after detection of the electronic system to be controlled, whereby the ammunition in the vertical position is transferred and held in this position.

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Nicht letale elektromagnetische Munition zur Bekämpfung elektronischer Anlagen, mit einem magneto-hydrodynamischen Generator zur Erzeugung starker Strompulse, mit einem Magnetfeldkompressor, mit einer Hochfrequenz-Röhre zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen-Impulsen, und mit einer Antenne zur Abstrahlung dieser Mikrowellen-Impulse, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die nicht letale Munition einen Kontrollempfänger aufweist, der auf die Strahlungcharakteristik der zu bekämpfenden Anlage anspricht und die Zündung der Munition erst frei gibt, wenn die zu bekämpfende Anlage aktiv ist.Non-lethal electromagnetic ammunition for combating electronic systems, with a magneto-hydrodynamic generator for generating strong current pulses, with a magnetic field compressor, with a high-frequency tube for generating microwave pulses, and with an antenna for emitting these microwave pulses, characterized in that that the non-lethal ammunition has a control receiver which responds to the radiation characteristics of the system to be combated and only releases the firing of the ammunition when the system to be combated is active. Munition nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie außerdem einen Peilempfänger aufweist, dessen Antennen um die Längsachse der Munition drehbar gelagert sind.Ammunition according to claim 1, characterized in that it also has a direction finder, the antennas of which are rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition. Munition nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie mit einer in axialer Richtung starr eingebauten Antenne zur Abstrahlung der Mikrowellen-Impulse und mit einem um die Längsachse der Munition drehbaren Reflektor versehen ist, der unter einem Winkel von im wesentlichen 45° zur Anstrahlungsantenne geneigt ist.Ammunition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is provided with an antenna which is rigidly installed in the axial direction for emitting the microwave pulses and with a reflector which can be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the ammunition and which is at an angle of essentially 45 ° to the radiation antenna is inclined. Munition nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Peilantenne und der Reflektor koaxial angeordnet und starr miteinander gekoppelt sind.Ammunition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the DF antenna and the reflector are arranged coaxially and are rigidly coupled to one another. Munition nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie mit einem Fallschirm versehen ist, sowie mit einer Anordnung, die sie nach dem Aufsetzen auf dem Boden in eine im wesentlichen senkrechte Stellung überführt und festhält.Ammunition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is provided with a parachute and with an arrangement which, after being placed on the ground, transfers it to a substantially vertical position and holds it there. Munition nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anordnung ein Stativ ist.Ammunition according to claim 5, characterized in that the arrangement is a tripod. Munition nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anordnung ein ringförmiges Kissen und ein Gasgenerator ist.Ammunition according to claim 5, characterized in that the arrangement is an annular cushion and a gas generator. Munition nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Auslösemechanismus des Gasgenerators mit dem Kontrollempfänger elektrisch gekoppelt ist.Ammunition according to claim 7, characterized in that the triggering mechanism of the gas generator is electrically coupled to the control receiver.
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