Ballistic Solutions Using Two-Point Parabolic Trajectory Modeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ballistics calculators require complex data inputs that are often unavailable or inaccurate, leading to computational resource demands and higher costs, while traditional zeroing procedures are cumbersome and require precise distance measurements.
Innovation Solution
A method using ordinary zeroing procedures at two reference distances to determine a parabolic trajectory model, allowing for accurate aiming points at any distance without the need for complex calculations or additional computational resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If ballistics calculators are used to provide accurate ballistics solutions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and computational resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential ballistics calculation into a simple parabolic trajectory model based on two reference points from zeroing procedures. This eliminates the need for complex ballistics calculators while maintaining accuracy, as the parabolic model captures the fundamental trajectory behavior without requiring additional computational resources or complex input data
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses simple, easily obtainable data from standard zeroing procedures (distance and aiming element position at two reference points) as disposable input data. This replaces the need for expensive, complex ballistics calculator inputs, achieving accurate ballistics solutions using minimal and readily available information
2Measurement precision
If traditional zeroing procedures are used to establish ballistics data, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary zeroing procedures at two reference distances to establish parabolic trajectory data. This preliminary action enables rapid ballistics solutions for any subsequent distance without requiring repeated complex calculations or measurements, as the parabolic model is pre-characterized from the two reference points
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the approach from using complex ballistics calculator parameters to using simple parabolic parameters (coefficient 'a' derived from two reference points). This parameter transformation simplifies the zeroing procedure and enables quick determination of aiming elements at any distance using the parabolic equation y = ax²
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides accurate ballistics solutions with minimal computational resources, leveraging familiar zeroing procedures and parabolic modeling to simplify and expedite the aiming process.
Implementation Method 1
A method using ordinary zeroing procedures at two reference distances to determine a parabolic trajectory model, allowing for accurate aiming points at any distance
Data Source
AI summary
A target acquisition device that can determine a ballistics solution based on parabola characteristics. The parabola characteristics can be modeled in UI coordinates on the y-axis (e.g., pixels, mm, . . . ) and physical coordinates (e.g., feet, yards, meters, . . . ) on the x-axis. Zeroing data can be leveraged that establishes high quality reference points for two or more zeroed distances such that high quality ballistics solutions can be determined for other suitable (e.g., non-zeroed) distances as a function of parabola modeling techniques.