Weapon Effect Simulation Using Electromagnetic Trajectory Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weapon simulation systems lack precision in simulating ammunition hits on moving and standing targets without reflectors and cannot realistically simulate guided ammunition or allow for trajectory corrections after firing, limiting their applicability in tactical training and firing range exercises.
Innovation Solution
A weapon effect simulation system that emits electromagnetic waves to simulate ammunition, including information about the calculated trajectory, allowing targets to assess hit locations based on received waves, enabling precise simulation of guided ammunition and trajectory corrections without the need for reflectors, and supporting both tactical and firing range training scenarios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If reflectors are used in target systems to simulate ammunition hits, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the reflector component from the target system entirely. Instead of using reflectors to bounce laser radiation back to the weapon for hit detection, the system extracts only the necessary function of hit detection by having the target independently calculate hit status using GPS coordinates and trajectory data received from the weapon.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the ammunition trajectory through calculated coordinates rather than using physical reflectors. The target system receives trajectory information and independently determines hit status by comparing calculated coordinates with its own GPS position, eliminating the need for physical reflector components.
2Reliability
If reflectors are installed on targets, then hit detection capability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector component is completely removed from the target system. The patent achieves hit detection capability through software-based calculation using GPS coordinates and trajectory data, eliminating the need for expensive physical reflector installation on each target.
Solution Approach 2:
The target system performs self-determination of hit status using its own GPS receiver and the received trajectory information. Each target independently calculates whether it has been hit by comparing its coordinates with the ammunition trajectory, without requiring external reflector components.
3Area of stationary object
If traditional laser radiation sweeping is used to scan areas, then area coverage is improved, but measurement precision for moving targets deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary calculation of the ammunition trajectory and generates coordinate information before the ammunition actually reaches the target area. This allows the target to know the exact hit coordinates in advance, enabling precise hit detection even for moving targets without relying on time-consuming laser sweeping.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves high precision in simulating ammunition hits on moving and standing targets, allowing for realistic guidance and trajectory corrections, enhancing training realism and cost-effectiveness by eliminating the need for reflectors, and supporting a wide range of weapon types, including 'Fire & Forget' and 'Hunter-Kill' systems.
Implementation Method 1
a fire simulation system and at least one hit simulation system. The fire simulation system comprises means for emitting electromagnetic waves to simulate real ammunition from a weapon
Implementation Method 2
said at least one hit simulation system comprises means for receiving the emitted electromagnetic waves and means for determining from received electromagnetic waves whether a target has been hit
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AI summary
A weapon effect simulation system including a fire simulation system and at least one hit simulation system. The fire simulation system includes a transmitter for transmitting electromagnetic waves to simulate real ammunition from a weapon and elements for including information in the electromagnetic waves. The hit simulation system includes both a receiver for receiving the transmitted electromagnetic waves and a processor for determining, based on received electromagnetic waves, whether a target has been hit. The fire simulation system further includes a calculator for calculating the imagined trajectory of the simulated ammunition and a processor for determining the geographical position of the weapon, and wherein the elements for including information in the electromagnetic waves are arranged so as to include information related to coordinates in the three-dimensional space for the calculated ammunition trajectory.