Combat Aircraft Decision Support System for Duel Situations
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Solution Overview
Problem
In high-tempo combat situations, pilots face difficulty managing multiple tools and sensors, leading to limited control possibilities and increased risk of becoming overwhelmed, especially in duel situations where complexity and time-critical decisions are involved.
Innovation Solution
A method for decision support in combat aircraft duel situations involves determining and analyzing combat value parameters of both aircraft, fitting them into a predefined model to calculate success probability data, and visually representing this data as spheres to assist pilots in tactical decision-making.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If multiple tools and sensors are supplied to the pilot, then the capability to detect and control combat situations is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges data from multiple sensors (radar, infrared, electronic warfare sensors) and tools (weapons systems, navigation) into a single integrated situation picture displayed on one or more screens. This consolidation allows the pilot to view all combat-relevant information in a unified format, reducing the cognitive load of managing multiple separate systems while maintaining comprehensive situational awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is designed to present multiple types of information (sensor data, weapon status, navigation, threat warnings) through a universal interface that adapts to different combat scenarios. The situation picture can be configured to show different parameters depending on the phase of engagement, providing a multi-functional display that serves various operational needs without requiring separate specialized interfaces.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If multiple tools and sensors are supplied to the pilot, then the capability to detect and control combat situations is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges data from multiple sensors (radar, infrared, electronic warfare sensors) and tools (weapons systems, navigation) into a single integrated situation picture displayed on one or more screens. This consolidation allows the pilot to view all combat-relevant information in a unified format, reducing the cognitive load of managing multiple separate systems while maintaining comprehensive situational awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically processes and prioritizes information from various sensors, presenting only the most relevant data to the pilot at any given moment. The computer automatically filters, correlates, and displays threat information, weapon status, and navigation data in a format optimized for the current combat situation, reducing the pilot's workload for information management while maintaining comprehensive situational awareness.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive sensor data and tools are provided, then the measurement precision of combat situation is improved, but the time required for decision-making increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically processes and prioritizes information from various sensors, presenting only the most relevant data to the pilot at any given moment. The computer automatically filters, correlates, and displays threat information, weapon status, and navigation data in a format optimized for the current combat situation, reducing the pilot's workload for information management while maintaining comprehensive situational awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously processes and pre-prioritizes sensor data in advance, maintaining an updated situation picture that is ready for immediate display. Threats are pre-identified and ranked by urgency, weapon systems are pre-configured based on detected targets, and navigation data is continuously calculated, so that when the pilot needs to make a decision, all relevant information is already prepared and presented in an optimal format.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for decision support of a first combat aircraft in a duel situation with a second combat aircraft. The method comprises the steps of: a) determining (3) a first plurality of combat value parameters of the first combat aircraft (1) and determining (3) a second plurality of combat value parameters of the second combat aircraft (2), wherein the second combat aircraft (2) is different to the first combat aircraft (1), b) analyzing (4) the first and the second plurality of combat value parameters determined in the previous step (step a)) by fitting the first and the second plurality of combat value parameters to a predefined model, and c) combining (5) the first plurality of combat value parameters analyzed in the previous step (step b)) to calculate a first value and combining (5) the second plurality of combat value parameters analyzed in the previous step (step b)) to calculate a second value, wherein the first value and the second value are compared to each other to determine the optimum success probability data of the first combat aircraft (1) and of the second combat aircraft (2) adapted for decision support in the duel situation. In this way, a reliable and fast tool for the pilot is provided while the tool is easy to handle and assists the pilot in order to make a quick and efficient decision in duel situations.