Aircraft Resource Allocation Device for Dynamic Mission Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Military combat aircraft face challenges in dynamically allocating resources among sensors and effectors to adapt to varying mission scenarios and external conditions, requiring efficient and adaptive resource management to optimize performance.
Innovation Solution
A resource allocation device with a user interface and control unit that allows for pre-defined use cases to dynamically allocate resources based on mission phases, selecting appropriate peripheral devices and prioritizing processes to ensure optimal resource utilization and adaptability during operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual resource allocation is performed for each process individually, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but pilot workload and operation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring use cases that define complete resource allocation scenarios before missions. These use cases are prepared in advance with predetermined resource distributions for different mission phases, allowing the pilot to simply select and activate appropriate pre-planned scenarios rather than manually configuring each resource allocation individually during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated resource allocation based on selected use cases. Once a use case is activated, the control unit automatically executes the predefined resource distribution without requiring continuous manual intervention from the pilot. The system manages its own resource allocation based on the selected mission scenario, reducing the pilot's operational burden.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic resource adjustment is implemented during operations, then adaptability to changing situations is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the system to transition between different resource allocation configurations based on changing mission phases and external conditions. The control unit can switch between multiple predefined use cases that represent different resource distribution scenarios, allowing the system to adapt dynamically to varying operational requirements while maintaining manageable complexity through structured pre-defined options.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements parameter changes by modifying resource allocation parameters (such as computational resource distribution, sensor activation levels, and effector prioritization) based on the selected use case and current operational conditions. The control unit adjusts these parameters automatically when switching between use cases or responding to changing situations, enabling adaptability without requiring complex real-time calculations.
3Ease of operation
If pre-configured use cases are used for resource allocation, then operation simplicity is improved, but response time for adapting to new scenarios decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by preparing multiple use cases in advance that cover various mission phases and scenarios. These pre-configured scenarios are stored in the system and can be rapidly selected and activated when needed, eliminating the time-consuming process of manual resource configuration while maintaining operational simplicity. The trade-off is that response time depends on selecting from pre-existing options rather than creating entirely new scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements universality by designing a comprehensive set of use cases that can handle multiple different mission scenarios and operational conditions through a single integrated framework. This multi-functional approach allows the system to address diverse situations using standardized pre-configured templates, improving operation simplicity while enabling rapid response through selective activation of appropriate use cases.
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AI summary
A resource allocation device for an aircraft includes a user interface and a control unit. The user interface receives user inputs and generates control commands on the basis thereof. The control unit activates based on the control commands one of possible applications for a resource allocation to processes, performs one or more processes and uses during the execution of the processes a peripheral device or peripheral devices of the aircraft. One application defines which process receives which proportion of a totality of available resources of the aircraft.