Aerial Vehicle Alignment Correction Engine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for aligning components on aerial vehicles, such as radar systems, are time-consuming and add unnecessary weight, failing to effectively address dynamic and rapid alignment errors caused by factors like airframe deformation and environmental changes.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize situational parameters to adjust the position of components, such as antennas, using a processor and control system to determine and implement positional corrections based on measured data, allowing for real-time compensation for dynamic errors without additional mechanical components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional mechanical alignment methods are used, then alignment precision can be improved, but system weight increases and alignment time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical alignment systems with an electronic/computational system. The alignment correction engine uses processors to calculate correction values based on sensor data about aircraft state changes, eliminating the need for heavy mechanical adjustment mechanisms while maintaining alignment precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-alignment correction by automatically detecting aircraft state changes through sensors and computing the necessary corrections. The alignment correction engine continuously monitors aircraft parameters and adjusts component alignment without external intervention, reducing the need for manual calibration equipment and procedures.
2Measurement precision
If traditional mechanical alignment methods are used, then alignment precision can be improved, but alignment time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces time-consuming mechanical alignment procedures with rapid computational calculations. The alignment correction engine processes sensor data and computes correction values in real-time or near-real-time, dramatically reducing the time required to achieve precise alignment compared to manual mechanical adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates correction values based on anticipated aircraft state changes or performs corrections proactively before they affect operational accuracy. By continuously monitoring aircraft parameters and preparing correction values in advance, the system maintains alignment precision without requiring time-consuming post-flight recalibration.
3Measurement precision
If fixed alignment calibration is performed, then constant errors can be corrected, but dynamic alignment errors from aircraft state changes cannot be compensated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic alignment correction system that continuously adapts to changing aircraft conditions. The alignment correction engine receives real-time sensor data about aircraft state changes (temperature, pressure, structural deformation) and computes corresponding correction values, enabling the system to maintain alignment accuracy across varying operational conditions rather than relying on fixed calibration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback loop where sensors continuously monitor aircraft state changes, the alignment correction engine processes this information to determine correction values, and these corrections are applied to maintain alignment accuracy. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables continuous adaptation to dynamic conditions, transforming the static calibration process into a dynamic correction system.
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AI summary
A method for determining an adjusted position of a component of an aerial vehicle in response to a situational parameter is provided. The system includes a component mounted on an aerial vehicle, a control system operably coupled to the component, and a processor operably coupled to the control system. The control system adjusts a position of the component based on commands received from the processor. The processor receives positional data and a situational datum relating to the vehicle. The positional data is determined as a function of a situational parameter of the vehicle and is stored in a memory accessible by the processor. The processor determines an adjustment to the position of the component using the situational datum and the positional data and sends the determined adjustment to the control system.