Artillery Fire Support Apparatus for Dynamic Impact Point Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current artillery firing technologies face challenges in accurately delivering shells to large-scale area targets due to geographical factors and target characteristics, resulting in a wide point of impact and reduced effectiveness at long distances.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that supports the movement of a scheduled fire point of impact for artillery weapons by displaying and calculating new firing data, including angle of deviation and shooting range, using latitude/longitude coordinates and an Earth coordinate system, to adjust the point of impact based on operator input, and deducing a firing effect based on impact image distribution within a target area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If artillery weapons fire from long distances, then the shooting range is extended, but the point of impact becomes wider and accuracy decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the target area into multiple sub-regions and calculates probable error distributions for each segment. By dividing the overall target area into manageable portions, the system can more precisely track and adjust fire points for each segment, compensating for the increased dispersion at long distances through targeted adjustments rather than treating the entire area as a single target zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes firing parameters (angle of deviation, shooting range) based on calculated probable error probabilities and operator-selected fire points. By continuously adjusting these parameters according to the specific geographic conditions and target characteristics, the system optimizes accuracy for each long-distance firing scenario rather than using fixed parameters.
2Area of stationary object
If artillery fire is conducted at large scale area targets, then the coverage area increases, but the effectiveness decreases due to geographical factors and target characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by considering specific geographic factors (terrain, elevation, obstacles) and target characteristics (size, shape, composition) for each region within the large-scale target area. Rather than treating the entire area uniformly, the system calculates probable error probabilities and determines optimal fire points based on local conditions, ensuring effective engagement despite the large overall coverage area.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts firing solutions based on real-time calculations of probable error probabilities and operator selections. The fire support system continuously updates firing data (angle of deviation, shooting range) as operators select different fire points within the large target area, allowing the system to maintain effectiveness across varying geographic conditions and target characteristics throughout the engagement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment of fire points is performed, then the operator can adapt to new targets, but the calculation of new firing data becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary calculations of probable error probabilities for multiple potential fire points within the target area before the operator makes a final selection. By pre-calculating these probabilities and preparing firing data for various scenarios, the system reduces the time required to adapt to new targets, as the operator can quickly select from pre-analyzed options rather than initiating calculations from scratch for each new fire point.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the operator by displaying probable error probabilities and calculated firing data for different fire points. This feedback mechanism allows the operator to make informed selections while the system simultaneously prepares updated firing data based on the operator's preferences and the displayed information, creating an interactive loop that speeds up the adaptation process to new targets.
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AI summary
Disclosed are an intelligent artillery supporting apparatus and a method of operating the same which can support a movement of a scheduled fire point of impact for each artillery weapon displayed as a result of a scheduled fire simulation for a target area to a new point of impact which an operator desires and automatically calculate and provide new firing data according to the movement of the scheduled fire point of impact, thereby effectively supporting artillery tactics.