Projectile-Deployed Counter-UAV for Fast Aerial Threat Interception
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) posing a risk due to their speed, maneuverability, and ability to carry payloads, making it difficult and costly to protect large areas from potential collisions or deliberate attacks, as existing countermeasures are complex and inefficient in detecting and neutralizing these threats in a timely manner.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a projectile launching mechanism that deploys a counter-attack UAV, which is configured to detect and neutralize target UAVs by launching a projectile with a built-in counter-attack UAV that separates and unfolds to intercept and neutralize the threat, utilizing sensors and communication systems for precise targeting and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If existing countermeasure systems are deployed to protect large airspace, then security coverage is improved, but system complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the protected airspace into multiple zones with detection sensors positioned at different locations. Each sensor independently monitors its zone and triggers projectile launch only when a target is detected in its specific area, breaking down the complex task of monitoring large airspace into simpler, distributed segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection sensors are configured to automatically detect target aerial vehicles and trigger the projectile launching mechanism without requiring external intervention. The system self-monitors the airspace and autonomously initiates countermeasures when threats are detected, eliminating the need for continuous human surveillance and reducing operational complexity.
2Measurement precision
If conventional detection and neutralization systems are used, then target UAVs can be detected, but response time is insufficient due to drone speed
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-positions detection sensors throughout the protected airspace and maintains projectile launching mechanisms in a ready state. When a target is detected, the system immediately launches projectiles without requiring complex real-time tracking or manual authorization, significantly reducing response time while maintaining detection precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces slow manual detection and decision-making processes with automated sensor-based detection and electronic triggering of projectile launch. The detection sensors continuously monitor airspace and automatically initiate neutralization when targets are detected, substituting mechanical human response with faster electronic automation.
3Measurement precision
If multiple detection sensors are deployed to cover large airspace, then detection capability is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The detection system is divided into multiple independent sensor units, each monitoring a specific zone of the protected airspace. Each sensor operates autonomously and triggers only the nearest projectile launching mechanism when a target is detected in its zone, eliminating the need for complex centralized processing and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
4Reliability
If countermeasures are deployed to neutralize fast-moving drones, then neutralization effectiveness is improved, but operational cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses inexpensive projectiles as disposable countermeasures that can be rapidly manufactured and deployed. Each projectile is designed for single-use neutralization of target drones, eliminating the need for expensive reusable countermeasure systems while maintaining effective neutralization capability. The low cost of individual projectiles allows for abundant deployment without significant operational expense.
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AI summary
A system for neutralizing target aerial vehicles comprises a projectile launching mechanism that launches a projectile that supports a counter-attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an aerial vehicle countermeasure. The counter-attack UAV can be folded in the projectile, and operable to unfold when separated from the projectile. The system comprises an aerial vehicle detection system comprising a detection sensor that detects a target aerial vehicle. Upon detection, the projectile launching mechanisms launches the projectile, and the counter-attack UAV is thereafter separated from the projectile to operate in flight to neutralize the detected target aerial vehicle with the aerial vehicle countermeasure. The projectile launching mechanism can comprise a movable platform comprising a plurality of projectiles and counter-attack UAVs, and can comprise a detection sensor to detect target aerial vehicles.