| Abstract: | The various technologies presented herein relate to utilizing predictive
guidance during one or more phases of a trajectory flown by an
interceptor during interception with a target. The trajectory of the
interceptor comprises an initial phase, a predictive phase, and a final
phase. The initial phase includes the launching of the interceptor and
can be unguided. The predictive phase directs the interceptor towards the
target, wherein the predictive phase utilizes predictive guidance to
control the trajectory of the interceptor based upon a predicted location
of the target relative to the current locations of the target and the
interceptor. During the predictive phase, a motor(s) can be cycled on and
off, causing a period(s) where the interceptor is being propelled by the
ignited motor, and a period(s) where the interceptor is propelled by its
own momentum after cessation of power from the motor, e.g., unpowered
flight. |