Countermeasure Effector Field Display for Coordinated UAV Neutralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing counter measure systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) lack effective coordination and centralized control, leading to inefficient management and limited information flow during multiple UAV engagements, particularly in large secured areas.
Innovation Solution
A centralized controller that integrates with multiple counter measure effectors, utilizing sensors for UAV position and type determination, and provides a display interface for operator guidance, enabling coordinated actions and strategic decision-making through command signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple counter measure effectors are deployed in large secured areas, then the coverage area is improved, but the coordination complexity and information flow management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the secured area into multiple zones, each monitored and controlled by a dedicated counter measure effector. The centralized controller receives information from sensors in each zone and coordinates effector actions independently, managing complexity through spatial segmentation of the security perimeter.
Solution Approach 2:
A centralized controller acts as an intermediary between multiple counter measure effectors and command structures. This intermediary aggregates information from various sensors and coordinates effector actions, simplifying the information flow management and reducing direct coordination complexity between individual effectors.
2Speed
If operators make decisions single-handedly, then the decision-making speed is improved, but the operational effectiveness and information sharing deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the decision-making capabilities of individual operators with centralized command control. The centralized controller aggregates information from multiple sensors and coordinates effector actions, combining the speed of individual decision-making with the effectiveness of coordinated operational commands.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where sensors continuously monitor UAV positions and effector actions, feeding this information back to the centralized controller. This enables rapid decision-making based on real-time conditions while maintaining coordinated operational effectiveness through continuous information sharing.
3Speed
If limited information flows to operational command, then the information flow speed is improved, but the decision-making quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and filters only the most critical information from the complex operational environment and transmits it to operational command. The centralized controller processes sensor data, identifies key information about UAV positions and threats, and communicates this condensed information rapidly to command while maintaining decision-making quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing of information at the centralized controller level before transmitting to operational command. Sensors continuously monitor and the controller pre-processes data to identify and prioritize critical information, enabling fast information flow while maintaining decision-making quality through advance data preparation.
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
Enhances the ability to strategically control and coordinate counter measure effectors, improving operational efficiency and ensuring safe and targeted neutralization of UAVs while avoiding collateral damage.
Implementation Method 1
Such counter measure effectors typically include one or more counter measure effectors (also known as jammers) configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards UAVs
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a controller (10) for a counter measure system against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the controller (10) comprising a display device (18) and a processor configured to: receive target position data indicative of a position of a target UAV; receive effector position data indicative of a position of at least one counter measure effectors (12, 14); receive effector orientation data indicative of an orientation of the at least one counter measure effector (12, 14) relative to geographic cardinal directions; determine a field of effect (30, 32) of the at least one counter measure effector on the basis of the effector position data and the effector orientation data, said field (30, 32) of effect being indicative of an area covered by electromagnetic radiation emitted, in use, by the at least one counter measure effector; and, generate a display signal for displaying, on the display device, the position of the target UAV with respect to the field of effect (30, 32) of the at least one counter measure effector (12, 14).