Sigurd
Smart integrated guided rockets development (SIGURD)
Objectives
The SIGURD project is supported by the Skywin cluster and aims, under the impetus of FN Herstal (coordinator) and Thalès Belgium, to integrate laser-guided rocket capability into its aerodigital range (launch tube). In particular, this involves developing solutions to protect the lens and laser receiver, which are subject to severe fouling by smoke from adjacent rockets during firing. This is the subject of WP1.1, in close collaboration with Thalès Belgium.
The CRM is also responsible for proposing protective solutions in the form of coatings for the composite material components used in the ammunition box.
Description
CRM was brought into the project following a preliminary private study funded by Thalès Belgium to improve understanding of fouling phenomena on laser-guided rocket lenses. This made it possible to define the main constraints linked to the use of the rocket, i.e. maximum transparency at 1064 nm, resistance to flashes at extreme temperatures (2000°C) and high pressures. In the event of fouling, this must be as homogeneous as possible to avoid laser deviations. The SIGURD project will focus on the implementation of protective coatings and the study of their influence on fouling (quantity, cleanability, homogeneity).
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