EWBM System Grid Allocation for ES Jamming Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ground forces in hostile environments face challenges in suppressing electromagnetic-spectrum (ES) threats from enemy command and control communications that are outside their self-protection range, necessitating a comprehensive approach to provide continuous protection along their maneuver routes.
Innovation Solution
The Electronic Warfare Battle Management (EWBM) system coordinates ES jamming assets to create a grid of protection by assigning assets based on known and unknown threats, utilizing geographic information and threat characteristics to determine coverage areas and power levels for effective jamming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ground forces use self-protection measures against ES threats, then they can destroy visible IEDs within range, but they remain incapable of preventing ES communications from enemy command and control centers outside their range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary ES jamming asset (such as a drone or vehicle-mounted jammer) that acts as a mediator between ground forces and distant C2 threats. This intermediary can deploy jamming capabilities to areas beyond the direct range of ground forces, effectively extending the protection umbrella without requiring ground forces to physically engage distant targets.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from ground-based self-protection to three-dimensional ES coverage by deploying airborne or mobile jamming assets. This dimensional change allows the system to cover areas above and beyond the horizontal range of ground forces, creating volumetric protection rather than limited ground-level coverage.
2Reliability
If ES jamming assets are deployed to suppress hostile C2 communications along the entire route, then comprehensive protection is achieved, but the complexity of coordinating and allocating multiple jamming assets increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic allocation and coordination of ES jamming assets that can adapt to changing battlefield conditions. The system continuously monitors threat locations, ground force positions, and jamming effectiveness, then dynamically repositions and reconfigures jamming assets to maintain optimal coverage along maneuver routes, rather than using static predetermined assignments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the coordination system receives information about jamming effectiveness, threat activity, and asset status, then uses this feedback to optimize asset allocation. This closed-loop control allows the system to maintain comprehensive coverage while managing complexity through data-driven decision-making rather than manual coordination.
3Area of stationary object
If multiple jamming assets are coordinated to provide increased battlefield coverage, then protection for multiple ground forces is improved, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring optimal asset allocation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual or mechanical coordination methods with electronic and computational systems for detecting and measuring optimal jamming allocation. The system uses electronic sensors, data links, and computer algorithms to automatically detect threat emissions, measure coverage gaps, and calculate optimal asset positions, substituting complex human judgment with automated electronic decision-support tools.
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 ensures comprehensive ES jamming coverage, maximizing protection for ground forces by dynamically allocating and deploying ES jamming assets to suppress hostile C2 operations, thereby enhancing battlefield safety and operational effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
transmitting instructions to an ES jamming asset... instructing the ES jamming asset to provide coverage to the VA
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a method and apparatus for assigning electromagnetic-spectrum (ES) jamming assets are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the method includes dividing an electronic warfare (EW) support area into a grid. The method may further include determining a vulnerability area (VA) of the entity based on planned route information of the entity within the EW support area. The VA may include portions of the grid. The method may further include assigning a first jamming asset to the VA based on a coverage capability of the first jamming asset. The coverage capability may include a number of contiguous portions of the grid.