Tank Collision Risk Management via Projecting Portion Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Military tanks face challenges in managing collision risks due to noisy environments and limited visibility, which can lead to unawareness of the rotation angle of the tower and barrel orientation, as well as the unfolding status of system configurations, increasing the risk of collisions with surrounding objects.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for collision risk management that continuously determine the surrounding configuration and presence of projecting vehicle portions, assessing collision risks and providing visual indications to operators through a presentation screen or periscope, while suggesting measures to mitigate these risks by adjusting vehicle propulsion or configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If system configurations are folded out for operational purposes, then the tank gains enhanced combat capability and functionality, but the risk of collision with surrounding objects increases due to projecting portions
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of surrounding objects and calculates potential collision paths before the tank moves. The collision risk assessment is conducted in advance, allowing operators to take preventive actions before collisions occur, thus enabling safe deployment of projected system configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the tank's position, velocity, and system configuration state, providing real-time feedback to operators. This feedback loop enables dynamic adjustment of operational parameters to maintain safety while maximizing combat capability during system configuration deployment
2Device complexity
If operators rely on manual monitoring of tower rotation and barrel orientation, then system complexity remains low, but operator awareness and collision risk management deteriorate due to noisy environment and limited sight
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary automated monitoring system that senses tower rotation angles and barrel orientations, and translates this data into visual presentations for operators. This intermediary system bridges the gap between complex sensor data and operator comprehension, maintaining low perceived complexity while improving information awareness
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual visual monitoring with automated electronic sensors and visual presentation systems. The mechanical act of operators visually checking positions is substituted with electronic detection and display systems, reducing the impact of noisy environments and limited sight while improving overall system complexity efficiency
3Loss of information
If visual presentation systems are added to indicate collision risk, then operator awareness improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The visual presentation system serves multiple functions: indicating collision risk, displaying system configuration state, showing tank position and velocity, and providing guidance for safe operation. By consolidating these functions into a single integrated system, the patent improves operator awareness while minimizing the increase in device complexity
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for collision risk management pertaining to a vehicle (100) comprising portions projecting outside a basic configuration of said vehicle, comprising the steps of: - determining (S410) a surrounding configuration as basis for collision risk determination; and - determining (S420) presence of portions projecting outside said basic configuration; - determining (S430) if collision risk is present at the thus determined surrounding configuration and the thus determined total vehicle configuration; and - for an operator of the vehicle indicating (S440) the thus determined collision risk. The invention also relates to a computer programme product comprising programme code (P) for a computer (200; 210; 500) for implementing a method according to the invention. The invention also relates to a device and a motor vehicle being equipped with the device.