Ballistic Solutions Device Angular Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Long-range marksmen face inaccuracies in estimating target distance and compensating for environmental factors, leading to potential misses due to reliance on user estimations and limited data in DOPE books, especially when conditions differ from zeroing conditions.
Innovation Solution
A ballistic solutions device with an inclinometer mechanically coupled to an optical viewing device, allowing for accurate angular measurement and calculation of target distance, combined with real-time field data collection and DOPE data manipulation to provide comprehensive ballistic solutions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If user estimation methods are used to determine target distance, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical estimation methods with an optical measurement system that uses a camera and image processing algorithms to automatically determine target distance. The system captures images of the target and processes them computationally to calculate distance, eliminating the need for manual mil estimation while significantly improving measurement precision.
2Device complexity
If limited DOPE book data is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism that continuously collects real-world shooting data and compares it against predicted ballistic trajectories. This feedback loop allows the system to identify discrepancies between expected and actual performance, automatically updating the DOPE book with corrected data to improve reliability over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary computational analysis by pre-calculating ballistic trajectories based on stored DOPE data before actual shooting occurs. This preliminary action allows the system to prepare comprehensive ballistic solutions in advance, improving reliability by having pre-computed reference data ready for quick comparison and adjustment.
3Measurement precision
If real-time field data collection is implemented, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a multi-functional camera system that serves multiple purposes: capturing target images for distance measurement, recording field condition data, and providing visual reference for ballistic analysis. By making the camera system universal for these different functions, the patent improves measurement precision without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach drastically reduces marksman error in estimating target distance and calculating ballistic solutions, providing accurate and real-time adjustments for varying field conditions, enhancing the precision of long-range shots.
Implementation Method 1
a measurement component configured to measure angular movement of a mechanically coupled optical viewing device
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, are directed towards providing a system, device and method for calculating comprehensive ballistic solutions, or portions thereof, via a varying magnification optical range determining and ballistic trajectory calculating apparatus referred to as a ballistic solutions device. Advantageously, embodiments of a ballistic solutions device may drastically reduce marksman error in milling targets by employing a measurement component configured to measure angular movement of a projectile launching device, such as a rifle, thus delivering consistently accurate distance to target estimations. Additionally, embodiments of a ballistic solutions device may also comprise features and aspects that enable a user to leverage available real-time field data such that error associated with the measurement of those variables is minimized prior to calculating and rendering a comprehensive ballistic solution derived from stored DOPE.