Vehicle Weapon Firing Control Mode Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weapon systems mounted on vehicles face challenges in achieving precise firing while ensuring shooter safety, as the search for shooting precision often results in delaying the shot, which can be detrimental to safety and is not effectively addressed by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
A fire control device connected to a computer that determines the firing instant based on data from sensors, allowing operators to choose between two modes: one prioritizing accuracy and the other prioritizing speed, with distinct triggering conditions and error thresholds for each mode, enabling precise and rapid firing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the firing control delays the shot to improve precision, then the accuracy of firing is improved, but the shooter's safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the firing trigger conditions based on the selected mode (precision or rapidity). The computer modifies the error thresholds and triggering conditions in real-time according to the operator's choice, allowing the system to adapt its behavior to different operational requirements without physical reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameters of the firing control system by implementing different error thresholds and triggering conditions for precision mode versus rapidity mode. The computer processes different data parameters and applies different calculation modes to determine the optimal firing instant based on the selected priority.
2Speed
If the system prioritizes firing speed, then the shooter's safety is improved, but the accuracy of firing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between precision-oriented and speed-oriented trigger conditions based on the selected mode. When rapidity is prioritized, the computer implements less stringent triggering conditions with higher error thresholds, allowing faster firing decisions while maintaining acceptable accuracy levels for the given operational context.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention implements different parameter sets for speed priority mode, including modified error thresholds and relaxed triggering conditions. The computer adjusts these parameters to enable faster firing responses while maintaining sufficient accuracy for rapid engagement scenarios.
3Device complexity
If a single firing mode is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different operational conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The firing control device achieves multi-functionality by incorporating both precision mode and rapidity mode within a single integrated system. The computer can execute different calculation modes and apply different trigger conditions based on the operator's selection, allowing one device to serve multiple operational purposes without requiring separate dedicated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its behavior to match different operational conditions through the selectable modes. Whether the situation requires precision engagement or rapid response, the firing control system can adjust its parameters and trigger conditions accordingly, providing versatility without requiring multiple separate systems.
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AI summary
The device (9) has a firing control unit (10) e.g. pivoting lever, connected to a firing computer (11) which is connected to sensors (12, 13), where the firing computer determines firing instant with respect to data relative to a firing environment. The computer has an information processing unit (14) authorizing two firing instant determination modes that respectively give priority to precision of firing and speed of firing. The firing control unit selects one mode or the other mode to enable the computer to implement information processing at the level of the information processing unit. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling firing for a weapon system mounted on a vehicle.