Research/Patents/US 4967667
US 4967667

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING SALVAGE FUSING OF NUCLEAR ATTACK WEAPONS

Assignee

DESE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING, INC., 3224 BOB WALLACE AVE., HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805

Filed

Oct 22, 1987

Granted

Nov 6, 1990

Location

STAFFORD VA US

Abstract

A system for preventing salvage fusing of nuclear warhead attack weapons including an interceptor weapon having detecting means operably associated therewith for detecting an attack weapon at a predetermined distance. A disarming mechanism operably associated with the interceptor weapon for preventing detonation of the nuclear warhead. The interceptor weapon includes an explosive device for destroying the interceptor weapon during a period when the nuclear warhead is disarmed and hurling numerous particles at the attack weapon. Upon impact, the particles destroy the attack weapon thereby preventing it from ever reaching its full explosive potential.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Mar 24, 1989

Rescinded

May 4, 1990

Duration

1 year, 1 month

Inventor

  • 1TIBOR G. HORWATH

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