Weapon Targeting System Real-Time Aim Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weapon targeting systems often fail to accurately adjust the point of aim in real-time to compensate for various shooting conditions such as wind, movement of the target or weapon, and external ballistic factors, leading to missed shots even after initial alignment.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and targeting system that adjusts the point of aim in real-time by calculating the difference between the intended aim and the impact location, using data from sensors and environmental conditions to compensate for wind, movement, and other external factors, allowing for precise alignment with the target.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual aiming is used without real-time adjustment, then the device complexity is low, but the shooting accuracy deteriorates due to inability to compensate for wind, movement, and external ballistic factors
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by detecting the actual impact location of the projectile, calculating the difference between the intended aim point and actual impact, and using this information to adjust the point of aim for subsequent shots. This closed-loop feedback mechanism continuously improves shooting accuracy by compensating for environmental factors such as wind, target movement, and external ballistic conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical aiming adjustments with an automated electronic system that uses sensors, processors, and display devices to calculate and indicate adjusted aim points. This substitution of mechanical manual adjustment with electronic automation reduces the complexity burden while significantly improving measurement precision and shooting accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If real-time adjustment of point of aim is implemented, then the shooting accuracy is improved, but the loss of time increases due to continuous calculation and adjustment processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary calculations of ballistic trajectories and environmental factor compensations before the shot is fired. By pre-calculating the adjusted point of aim based on detected conditions, the system minimizes the time required at the moment of shooting, as the adjustment is already prepared and displayed to the shooter.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects environmental conditions, calculates trajectory adjustments, and displays the corrected aim point without requiring manual intervention or time-consuming manual calculations by the shooter. This self-service automation reduces the time loss associated with manual aiming adjustments while maintaining high shooting accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the point of aim is adjusted based on impact location differences, then the adaptability to shooting conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional sensors and calculation mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by using a single integrated platform that performs multiple tasks: detecting impact location, calculating trajectory differences, determining environmental factors (wind, target movement), and displaying adjusted aim points. This universal system handles various shooting conditions (different distances, wind speeds, target movements) through a unified approach, reducing the need for separate specialized devices for each function.
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AI summary
A point of aim shows where a weapon is aimed on a target. An electronic device determines an impact location on the target of a projectile fired from the weapon, determines a distance from the point of aim to the impact location, and moves the point of aim in order to sight the weapon to the target.