Automated Weapon System Targeting Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional human transported weapons rely heavily on the skill and training of the operator, leading to inaccuracies and a high miss rate, especially in adverse environmental conditions, which increases the burden of munitions supply and selection, often requiring extensive training and resources.
Innovation Solution
An automated weapon system comprising a barrel, targeting subsystem, computational subsystem, and positioning subsystem that identifies and adjusts aim to compensate for operator errors and environmental factors, allowing for accurate targeting and munitions selection, even for minimally trained users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If human operators use traditional weapons, then the system requires extensive training and skill development, but the accuracy and hit rate remain limited by operator capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical human aiming and weapon control system with an automated optical-mechanical system. Sensors detect target position and environmental conditions, a computational subsystem calculates firing parameters, and actuators automatically adjust the barrel position and trigger the weapon, eliminating the need for human marksman skill while dramatically improving accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The weapon system performs self-aiming and self-adjustment through integrated sensors and actuators. The system automatically detects target position, calculates compensation for environmental factors like wind and distance, and adjusts the barrel positioning without human intervention, making the weapon self-sufficient and eliminating training requirements.
2Reliability
If operators carry more munitions to compensate for low hit rates, then the supply of ammunition increases, but the weight and cost burden on the warfighter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated firing system replaces human aiming with sensor-based target detection and computational ballistics calculation. The system uses optical sensors to precisely locate targets and environmental sensors to measure distance, wind, and other factors, then automatically computes the optimal firing solution, dramatically improving hit probability and reducing munitions consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously monitor target position and environmental conditions, and the computational subsystem adjusts firing parameters based on this real-time data. This closed-loop control ensures high accuracy shots that hit the target on first fire, minimizing the need for additional ammunition.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual selection and loading of munitions is performed, then the warfighter has control over ammunition choice, but the process is time-consuming and delays engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon system automatically selects and loads appropriate munitions based on target type and environmental conditions detected by sensors. The computational subsystem analyzes target characteristics and autonomously determines the optimal ammunition type, eliminating the time-consuming manual selection process while maintaining adaptability to different target scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-loads multiple types of munitions in the weapon's magazine before engagement. When a target is detected, the computational subsystem instantly selects the appropriate ammunition type and prepares it for firing, eliminating the need for manual intervention during the engagement process and reducing response time.
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AI summary
An automated weapons system is comprised of a plurality of weapon subsystems each comprising at least one human transported weapon subsystem. Each of the plurality of weapon subsystems is comprises a barrel, a targeting subsystem, a computational subsystem, positioning means, and a firing subsystem. The barrel is utilized for propelling a munition from each of the plurality of weapon subsystems aimed towards an area of sighting. The targeting subsystem identifies a chosen target for each of said plurality of weapon subsystems in the area of sighting. The computational subsystem, responsive to the targeting subsystem, determines where the chosen target is for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) and where the respective barrel needs to be aimed for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) so that the munitions will strike the chosen target. The positioning means adjusts the aim of the munitions for each weapon subsystem, responsive to the computational subsystem, out of plurality of weapons subsystems. The firing subsystem, fires the munitions from at least one to each of said plurality of weapon subsystems at the chosen target for one of the weapons subsystems, responsive to the positioning means from at least one of the plurality of the weapons subsystems.