The Trajectory Correction Kit (TCK) is a completely self-contained
retrofit kit that is externally and fixedly mounted as an add-on to the
rear (aft of the tailfins) of an existing, unguided rocket. The TCK
continuously measures the pitch and yaw of the rocket as it is released
from the launch tube and during the initial seconds of the flight and
calculates the trajectory correction that is necessary to eliminate the
measured pitch and yaw. Then it activates selected thrusters among the
thrusters that are positioned around the circumference of the rocket body
so as to steer the rocket in a direction until the measured pitch and yaw
are eliminated. This results in significant reductions in both the rocket
flight path dispersion and collateral damage.