A system for reducing plasma induced communication disruption utilizes an
electrophilic gas injectant, bent reentry vehicle nose shaping and a
number of flaps configured to provide 3-axis steering capability.
Injecting electrophilic gas injectant into plasma accomplishes reduction
of plasma induced communication disruption by removing free electrons in
the plasma which causes the communication disruption. For reentry
vehicles, a bent biconic nose also reduces plasma effect during reentry.
By combining electrophilic gas injection and bent nose shaping, the
system reduces and/or eliminates plasma induced communication disruption,
such as, GPS communication blackout, for a reentry vehicle during
reentry. Furthermore, the 3-axis steering capability renders the reentry
vehicle more maneuverable. Performance of the reentry vehicle during
reentry, such as, target accuracy, is thus improved.