Counter Measure Effector Smart Sight Activation Indicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing counter measure systems, such as electronic counter measure (ECM) devices, emit radio frequency (RF) signals that are undetectable by humans, posing safety concerns for operators as they cannot determine when the system is in use, leading to potential misuse or accidental activation.
Innovation Solution
A counter measure effector equipped with a telescopic sight that has an optical system capable of changing its appearance between two distinct states, indicated by different colors, to visually signal the activation or deactivation of the RF emission, thereby enhancing operator awareness and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If RF signals are emitted by ECM, then counter measure effect is achieved on target UAV, but operator safety is compromised due to undetectable emission
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system changes its appearance between a first state (when antenna is activated) and a second state (when antenna is de-activated), allowing operators to visually detect the emission status. This resolves the safety issue by making the invisible RF emission detectable through color changes in the optical system.
2Loss of information
If optical system displays first appearance, then operator awareness is maintained, but visual clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color changes in the optical system to convey system status information. This provides clear visual feedback to operators without adding complex displays or interfaces, maintaining simplicity while improving awareness.
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
The solution allows operators to visually confirm the status of the counter measure effector, reducing the risk of accidental or inappropriate use, and ensuring safer operation by providing a clear visual indication of the system's activation state.
Implementation Method 1
the optical system has a first appearance, and a second state, in which the optical system has a second appearance that is different from the first appearance
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a counter measure effector (100) for targeting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), said counter measure effector comprising: at least one antenna (108, 109) for selectively emitting electromagnetic radiation; a telescopic sight (126) comprising an optical system that is transferrable between a first state, in which the optical system has a first appearance, and a second state, in which the optical system has a second appearance that is different from the first appearance, wherein the counter measure effector (100) is configured to set the optical system in its first state, when the at least one antenna is activated, and in its second state, when the at least one antenna is de-activated.