Firearm Marksmanship System Using Virtual Target Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current marksmanship training systems require frequent live-fire adjustments to account for various conditions, leading to excessive ammunition expenditure and firearm wear, as they lack efficient methods to accurately zero firearms in different scenarios without firing multiple rounds.
Innovation Solution
The Universal Marksmanship Training System (UMTS) employs a display device and software application that calculates and displays a virtual target, accounting for elevation, weather, ballistic characteristics, and distance, allowing marksmen to adjust sights virtually and align them accurately without live rounds, using a chamber insert and display device positioned relative to the firearm's bore.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If frequent live-fire adjustments are performed to account for various conditions, then marksmanship accuracy is improved, but ammunition consumption increases and firearm wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary zeroing and condition-based adjustments using virtual targets and ballistics calculations before actual live-fire engagements. The processor calculates predicted bullet trajectories and displays virtual targets that account for elevation, weather, and ballistic characteristics, allowing marksmen to adjust sights virtually in advance without consuming ammunition.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a virtual copy of the live-fire environment through graphical displays showing virtual targets, bullet trajectory simulations, and condition variables. This virtual representation allows marksmen to practice and adjust sights under various conditions without physical ammunition expenditure, while the chamber insert with laser provides a physical reference copy for alignment verification.
2Measurement precision
If frequent live-fire adjustments are performed to account for various conditions, then marksmanship accuracy is improved, but firearm wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary zeroing and condition-based adjustments using virtual targets and ballistics calculations before actual live-fire engagements. The processor calculates predicted bullet trajectories and displays virtual targets that account for elevation, weather, and ballistic characteristics, allowing marksmen to adjust sights virtually in advance without consuming ammunition or causing firearm wear.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a virtual copy of the live-fire environment through graphical displays showing virtual targets, bullet trajectory simulations, and condition variables. This virtual representation allows marksmen to practice and adjust sights under various conditions without physical ammunition expenditure or firearm wear, while the chamber insert with laser provides a physical reference copy for alignment verification.
3Loss of substance
If virtual target display system is implemented to reduce live-fire adjustments, then ammo consumption decreases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The chamber insert serves multiple functions: it provides a physical reference for bore alignment, houses the laser device for visual alignment assistance, and interfaces with the virtual target system. The display device also serves dual purposes by showing both the virtual target and condition variables simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the advanced capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The chamber insert acts as an intermediary between the firearm's bore and the virtual target display system. It provides a physical reference point that mediates between the physical firearm and the digital visualization, simplifying the integration of virtual and physical alignment systems without requiring complex direct coupling.
4Productivity
If virtual target display system is implemented to enable precise sight alignment, then training efficiency is improved, but difficulty of detecting and measuring alignment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a virtual copy of the target and bullet trajectory that can be precisely measured and detected on the graphical display. The virtual target provides clear digital reference points for alignment measurement, and the processor can calculate and display precise offset distances between the sight alignment and the virtual target center, making alignment detection easier than with physical targets alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary calculations of the offset distance between the sight alignment point and the virtual target center before the marksman makes adjustments. This preliminary measurement is displayed to guide the marksman's sight adjustments, eliminating the need for trial-and-error live-fire testing and significantly improving training efficiency while providing clear alignment feedback.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
UMTS significantly reduces ammunition consumption and firearm wear by enabling precise sight alignment in various conditions through virtual training, improving accuracy and efficiency while educating marksmen on ballistics and condition variables.
Implementation Method 1
the chamber insert comprises a laser device
Data Source
AI summary
A universal marksmanship training system is disclosed herein configured to utilize a display device comprising a graphic display. A software application may also be provided. The software application is often configured to display a virtual target on the graphic display. A chamber insert may be utilized, the chamber insert configured to be positioned with the firing chamber of a firearm to be zeroed, wherein the chamber insert interacts with the software application to determine alignment of a bore of the firearm to a bore alignment point on the graphic display. In one form, the display device displays a sight target on the graphic display wherein the sight target is visually perceived by a marksman and is offset from the bore alignment point by an offset distance. In one form, the software application calculates the sight target relative to the bore alignment point of the firearm given a set of condition variables.