Radar guidance involves the use of radar signals to track and guide a projectile or missile to a target. The radar system emits radio waves that bounce off the target and return to the radar receiver, providing information about the target’s location, speed and direction. This data is processed to adjust the missile’s trajectory, ensuring that it stays on target to intercept the target.
A missile guidance system directs a missile towards its target using various techniques such as inertial navigation, GPS, radar or laser guidance.
The system continuously monitors the missile’s position and adjusts its flight path using control surfaces or thrust vectoring. The guidance system processes information from sensors and external sources to correct deviations and optimize the missile’s trajectory for accuracy and efficiency.
TV Guidance uses a television camera mounted on the missile to provide real-time video commentary of the target area. The operator monitors the video feed and manually adjusts the missile’s course to ensure it remains aimed at the target.
Some systems use automated tracking algorithms to lock on to and track the target without human intervention, improving accuracy and reducing the likelihood of human error.
Guided missiles are directed toward their targets using various guidance methods, including radar, GPS, inertial navigation, laser, infrared, and TV guidance. These systems use a combination of sensors, control algorithms and external signals to continuously update the missile’s flight path.
By adjusting control surfaces or variable thrust, the missile corrects its trajectory in response to changing target dynamics and environmental conditions, ensuring it stays on course and improves its chances of accurately striking the target