Multi-UAS Targeting With Continuous Positive Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) face challenges in maintaining positive identification of targets from initial identification to final contact, particularly in restrictive rules of engagement, where accurate targeting and confirmation of target impact are critical but not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a first aircraft capturing and transmitting video streams and targeting coordinates to a Ground Control System (GCS), where a second aircraft is guided towards the selected target coordinate, with continuous positive identification maintained by the first aircraft, and terminal homing mode engagement for impact or marker deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a first aircraft captures and transmits video streams with targeting coordinates to a Ground Control System, then positive identification of the target is maintained from initial identification to final contact, but the system complexity increases due to multiple aircraft coordination and continuous video transmission requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The Ground Control System acts as an intermediary that receives video streams and targeting coordinates from the first aircraft, processes the information to maintain positive identification, and guides the second aircraft to the target. This mediator coordinates the complex interactions between multiple aircraft and ensures reliable target identification throughout the engagement process.
2Measurement precision
If the first aircraft continuously transmits video streams and targeting coordinates, then accurate target identification is maintained, but the loss of time occurs due to transmission delays and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous video stream transmission and real-time coordinate updating from the first aircraft to the Ground Control System, ensuring uninterrupted target identification. This continuous data flow allows the system to maintain measurement precision while minimizing time loss through constant awareness of target position and status.
Solution Approach 2:
The Ground Control System receives continuous feedback in the form of video streams and targeting coordinates, processes this information to maintain positive identification, and provides guidance commands to the second aircraft. This feedback loop ensures accurate targeting while optimizing response time through real-time information processing.
3Manufacturing precision
If the second aircraft is guided toward the actual targeting coordinate based on selected coordinates, then the engagement accuracy is improved, but the ease of operation decreases due to the complexity of coordinating multiple aircraft and maintaining continuous identification
Solution Approach 1:
The first aircraft autonomously captures and transmits video streams with embedded targeting coordinates, and the Ground Control System automatically processes this information to guide the second aircraft. This self-service capability reduces the operational burden on operators while maintaining high engagement accuracy through automated coordination and continuous positive identification.
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AI summary
A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.