Smart chaff

This invention describes a system to protect vehicles from heat-seeking missiles. It works by having the vehicle emit ultraviolet light that matches its own infrared signature, while also deploying small "smart chaff" elements. Each chaff element contains an infrared light source designed to attract or confuse a missile, and the system can include a way for the vehicle to communicate with these elements.

Why it matters: Since 2006, significant advancements in miniaturized, power-efficient UV and IR light sources, along with compact wireless communication modules, make the deployable smart chaff elements more feasible and effective.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom UV/IR emitters, wireless comms, miniaturization.

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