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smart bombBomb with a guidance system that directs its path toward a target. It is steered by fins or wings on the bomb that move in response to guidance commands. Guidance systems may be electro-optical, laser, infrared, or inertial. Electro-optical systems send pictures of the area so that the bomb can be guided onto the target. Laser-guided bombs follow the reflections of a laser beam trained onto the target by an aircraft or a spotter on the ground. Infrared guidance responds to radiation generated by warm areas of the target. Inertial navigation is based on inputting coordinates derived from radar systems or from Global Positioning System satellites into the bomb's gyroscopes. Smart bombs, initially used in the Vietnam War, offer far greater accuracy than traditional gravity, or “dumb,” bombs. smart bomb [¦smärt ¦bäm] (ordnance) A bomb equipped with sensors that can be programmed to detect or recognize distinctive features of its targets, and data transfer systems that allow information to flow between the bomb and a guidance unit for course direction and changes in flight. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Abbreviation codes: AGM Air-to-Ground Missile AIM Air Intercept Missile CBU Cluster Bomb Unit EGBU Enhanced Guided Bomb Unit GBU Guided Bomb Unit GPS/INS Global Positioning System/Internal Navigation System M Army Designation for Unguided Munition Mk Mark (General Purpose Bomb) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CBU-87/89/97 Combined Effects Munition/Gator/Sensor Fuzed Weapon Primary function: All-purpose, air-delivered cluster weapons system. Speaking to reporters at the venue after the inauguration, Sonke Tornieporth, Montblanc Vice President Sales, GBU Central said "The boutique in Kuwait underlines a paradigm shift in our regional focus as we place more emphasis on the watch and jewellery segment of our business along with the leather goods and writing instruments business. Speaking to reporters at the venue after the inauguration, Sonke Tornieporth, Montblanc Vice President Sales, GBU Central said "The boutique in Kuwait underlines a paradigm shift in our regional focus as we place more emphasis on the watch and jewellery segment of our business along with the leather goods and writing instruments business. |
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