Spinning Disc Interceptor Assembly for RPG Targeting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current target locator and interceptor imaging and sensing devices face limitations in navigating remote locations, providing low observable profiles, long-range capability, fast response time, stability, and simultaneous image capture and interception, especially against threats like rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), which are difficult to jam or decoy due to their short flight times and armor-piercing warheads.
Innovation Solution
A disc-shaped aerodynamic member configured to spin and self-position in flight, equipped with pulsed thrusters, imaging and sensing devices along its perimeter, munitions devices coupled with detonators, and antenna devices communicating with processors for data transmission and target interception.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If unmanned vehicles are used for data collection in remote locations, then surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities are improved, but the vehicle size and aerodynamic profile increase making low observable operations difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the surveillance and reconnaissance function into separate deployable imaging assemblies that can be ejected from a compact dispenser, allowing the main vehicle to remain small and low-observable while still providing comprehensive surveillance capabilities through multiple distributed sensors
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging and sensing assemblies are nested within a compact dispenser system mounted on the vehicle, allowing multiple sensor packages to be stored in a space-efficient manner that maintains the vehicle's low profile while providing extensive surveillance capability when deployed
2Measurement precision
If known sensing and imaging devices are used in manned and unmanned vehicles, then data collection capability is improved, but response time for intercepting fast-moving targets like RPGs is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple imaging and sensing assemblies are pre-positioned and ready for immediate ejection, with processors pre-configured to rapidly analyze target data and generate interception commands, enabling the system to respond to fast-moving threats like RPGs within the available half-second to five-second window
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces traditional mechanical interception systems with a streamlined electronic processing and control architecture that can rapidly analyze sensor data and execute interception commands, significantly reducing response time for fast-moving targets
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple imaging and sensing devices are deployed simultaneously from one vehicle, then comprehensive surveillance and target detection are improved, but device complexity and coordination requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each imaging and sensing assembly is designed as a universal platform capable of performing multiple functions including surveillance, reconnaissance, target detection, and interception guidance, eliminating the need for specialized devices for each function and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Each imaging and sensing assembly includes its own processor and control systems that enable it to independently analyze sensor data, identify targets, and coordinate with other assemblies, reducing the burden on central control and simplifying the coordination of multiple devices
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables high-resolution imaging and sensing with fast response times, accurate interception of targets, and simultaneous data transmission, overcoming the limitations of existing systems by providing enhanced navigation, stability, and interception capabilities, particularly effective against RPGs.
Implementation Method 1
a disc shaped aerodynamic member configured to spin and self-position in flight
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of pulsed thrusters positioned on the aerodynamic member
Implementation Method 3
a plurality of imaging and sensing devices positioned along a perimeter of the aerodynamic member
Implementation Method 4
one or more antenna devices positioned on the aerodynamic member and in communication with a first processor device on the aerodynamic member
Implementation Method 5
one or more munitions devices coupled to one or more detonators, the one or more munitions devices and the one or more detonators being coupled to the aerodynamic member
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided in one embodiment a target locator and interceptor imaging and sensing assembly. The assembly has a disc shaped aerodynamic member configured to spin and self-position in flight, a plurality of pulsed thrusters positioned on the member, and a plurality of imaging and sensing devices positioned along a perimeter of the member. The assembly further has one or more munitions devices coupled to one or more detonators, both being coupled to the aerodynamic member. The assembly further has one or more antenna devices positioned on the member and in communication with a first processor device on the member. The first processor device receives data obtained by the plurality of imaging and sensing devices and wirelessly transmits the data to a second processor device not positioned on the member. The assembly further has a power supply powering the assembly.