Transformable Aerial Target for Survey Altitude Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional aerial targets are inflexible and require multiple sizes based on flight altitude, leading to bulkiness and increased carrying costs due to fixed sizes, making them inconvenient to transport.

Innovation Solution

A transformable aerial target that can change into a hand-fan shape, comprising a central axis with foldable and unfoldable identification markers of varying lengths and angles, allowing for sector-shaped configurations and easy adjustment to different altitudes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple aerial targets of different sizes are prepared for different flight altitudes, then the adaptability to various altitudes is improved, but the volume occupied and carrying convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various altitudesVSAvoidvolume occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The aerial target is divided into multiple identification markers that can be independently folded and unfolded. Each marker can be adjusted to different positions, allowing the target to be configured for various flight altitudes while maintaining a compact form when folded

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The identification markers are designed to be movable and adjustable rather than fixed. The markers can be folded along predetermined fold lines and positioned at different locations, enabling the same target structure to adapt to different altitude requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple aerial targets of different sizes are prepared for different flight altitudes, then the adaptability to various altitudes is improved, but the carrying costs and inconvenience increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various altitudesVSAvoidcarrying convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A single aerial target structure serves multiple functions by accommodating different flight altitude requirements. The same target can be configured for various altitudes through adjustable identification markers, eliminating the need to carry multiple specialized targets

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The target is segmented into adjustable identification markers that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows flexible configuration for different altitudes while keeping the overall structure compact and easy to transport

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11913787B2Ground marking aerial target for aerial survey transformable to hand-fan shape

Publication Date: 2024.02.27 NAT DISASTER MANAGEMENT INST

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a target for aerial survey transformable to hand-fan shape. In this instance, the target includes a central axis, a first identification marker with one end connected to the central axis and having a first length outwards, and a second identification marker with one end connected to the central axis and having a second length outwards, the second identification marker disposed on the first identification marker, wherein the second length is shorter than the first length, the first identification marker includes a plurality of first unit areas having a predetermined angle therebetween with respect to the central axis, and the plurality of first unit areas has an overlap between adjacent first unit areas.