公开(公告)号：US11187507B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US16820238

申请日：2020-03-16

Applicant: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

Inventor： Jacob Rovinsky

IPC: F42B12/22 ,  F42B12/20 ,  F42C19/095 ,  F42B12/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F42B10/26

Abstract: A fragmentation warhead is provided, capable of being mounted in a carrier vehicle, the warhead having a longitudinal axis. In at least one example the warhead includes a shell that extends along the longitudinal axis. The shell includes a fixed shell portion and a fragmentation portion, and defines therebetween a cavity for accommodating therein an explosive charge. The fragmentation portion includes at least one set of serially adjacent fragments in correspondingly serially contiguous relationship in the fragmentation portion and in generally helical relationship with respect to the longitudinal axis. A corresponding carrier vehicle and a corresponding missile are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09852645B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14828052

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Steven A. Wright

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01S19/39 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F41G7/34 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G01S19/18 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G06T7/70 ,  F41G7/36

CPC classification number: G08G5/0047 ,  B64D47/08 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F41G7/343 ,  F41G7/346 ,  F41G7/36 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S19/15 ,  G01S19/18 ,  G01S19/39 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/107 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10032 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  G06T2207/30244 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: Disclosed is a Global Positioning System (“GPS”) independent navigation system (“GINS”) for a self-guided aerial vehicle (“SAV”). The SAV has a housing, where the housing has an outer surface, a length, a front-end, and a longitudinal axis along the length of the housing. The GINS includes a first optical sensor, a second optical sensor, a storage unit, and a comparator.

公开(公告)号：US09212870B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13254738

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Martin Simon Gate

Inventor： Martin Simon Gate

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F41G9/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/30

CPC classification number: F41G9/00 ,  F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/30 ,  G05D1/12

Abstract: A method of guiding a pursuer to a target is provided, and is of particular use when the possible target location is described by non-Gaussian statistics. Importantly, the method takes into account the fact that different potential target tracks in the future have significantly different times to go. That can give rise to emergent behavior, in which the guidance method covers several possible outcomes at the same time in an optimal way. An example embodiment of the method combines Particle Filter ideas with Swarm Optimization techniques to form a method for generating guidance commands for systems with non-Gaussian statistics. That example method is then applied to a dynamic mission planning example, to guide an airborne pursuer to a ground target travelling on a network of roads where the pursuer has no-go areas, to avoid collateral damage.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将追求者引导到目标的方法，并且当通过非高斯统计来描述可能的目标位置时是特别有用的。 重要的是，该方法考虑到以下事实，即将来的不同潜在目标轨迹具有显着不同的时间。 这可以引发紧急行为，其中指导方法以最佳方式同时涵盖几个可能的结果。 该方法的示例实施例将粒子滤波器思想与群优化技术相结合，以形成用于为具有非高斯统计的系统生成指导命令的方法。 然后将该示例性方法应用于动态任务规划示例，以将空中追踪者引导到在追踪者没有进入区域的道路网上行进的地面目标，以避免附带损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20140158814A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14233761

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: Ami Elkayam ,  Zeev Azar

Inventor： Ami Elkayam ,  Zeev Azar

IPC: F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F42B33/00 ,  F42B15/01

CPC classification number: F41G7/22 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F42B10/64 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F42B33/00

Abstract: A munition guidance system is disclosed. The system comprises a generally tubular enclosure, having an internal cavity adapted for receiving a munition, wherein an outer diameter of the enclosure is at most the largest outer diameter of the munition; and a processing and control unit enclosed within the enclosure and being configured for controlling guidance wings so as to maneuver the munition while flying.

Abstract translation: 披露了一个弹药导弹系统。 该系统包括大致管状的外壳，其具有适于接收弹药的内部空腔，其中外壳的外径至多为弹药的最大外径; 以及包围在外壳内的处理和控制单元，并被配置为控制引导翼，以便在飞行时操纵弹药。

公开(公告)号：US08674276B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13052498

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Jacob Rovinsky

Inventor： Jacob Rovinsky

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/20 ,  F42B15/00 ,  F41G7/00

CPC classification number: F41H11/02 ,  F41G7/007 ,  F41G7/2206 ,  F41G7/224 ,  F42B12/22 ,  F42B12/58 ,  F42B15/10

Abstract: An exo-atmospheric intercepting method for intercepting in space multiple objects, including acquiring and tracking multiple inflated objects which fly towards a protected territory. The method further includes launching an interceptor missile accommodating a plurality of kill vehicles each hosting a plurality of punching objects and classifying the multiple objects into clusters. In respect of each cluster of objects, determining an ejection condition responsive to meeting of which a kill vehicle is ejected from the interceptor missile towards the cluster of objects and thereafter releasing from the kill vehicle a plurality of punching objects such that every inflated object in the cluster is likely, with a high degree of certainty, to be punched by one or more punching objects.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在空间中拦截多个物体的外部大气截获方法，包括获取和跟踪飞向受保护地区的多个膨胀物体。 该方法还包括发射拦截器导弹，其容纳多个杀死车辆，每个主机都承载多个冲孔物体并将多个物体分类成群集。 对于每个物体群，确定一个弹出条件，该弹出状态响应于一个杀伤车辆从拦截弹导弹朝向物体群集弹出，然后从杀死的车辆上释放出多个穿孔物体， 集群很可能以高度的确定性被一个或多个冲孔物体冲压。

公开(公告)号：US07947936B1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US11779137

申请日：2007-07-17

Applicant: James Bobinchak ,  Gary Hewer

Inventor： James Bobinchak ,  Gary Hewer

IPC: F41G7/20 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F42B15/00

CPC classification number: F42B15/01 ,  F41G3/04 ,  F41G7/2206 ,  F41G7/2233

Abstract: The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad hoc network topology. This is accomplished using distributed information sharing to maintain cohesion and avoid vehicle collisions, while cooperatively pursuing multiple targets.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的本发明提供了一种使用动态自组织成自组织网络拓扑的小型，低成本，轻量级的机载车辆的网络来协同地跟踪和拦截多个高度机动的不对称威胁的装置和方法。 这是通过使用分布式信息共享来实现的，以保持内聚并避免车辆碰撞，同时协同追求多个目标。

公开(公告)号：US07032856B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10413786

申请日：2003-04-15

Applicant: Michael L. Wells

Inventor： Michael L. Wells

IPC: F41G7/20 ,  F41G7/32 ,  G06T3/40

CPC classification number: G06T3/4023 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A method of mapping a first array to a second array is useful where (1) each of the arrays has pixels in sequential columns and rows and the first array has sequential integers identifying each row of pixels, (2) sequential integers identify each column of pixels, and a numerical value is associated with each pixel, (3) the first and second arrays have (or can be made to have) a one to one pairing between columns of the first and second arrays, and (4) groups of four unique pixels in the same column of the first array are paired one to one with a pixel in the paired column of the second array. The method includes the steps of, for each column in the first array, selecting the values associated with the pixels in four sequential odd numbered rows to form an odd group of four unique pixels, combining the values associated with the pixels in the first three odd numbered rows of the odd group to form an odd combined value, and mapping the odd combined value to the pixel in the column and row of the second array with which the odd group is paired, and thereafter selecting the values associated with the pixels in four even numbered rows to form an even group of four unique pixels, combining the values associated with pixels in the last three rows of the even group to form an even combined value, and mapping the even combined value to the pixel in column and row of the second array with which the even group is paired.

Abstract translation: 将第一阵列映射到第二阵列的方法是有用的，其中（1）每个阵列具有顺序列和行中的像素，并且第一阵列具有标识每行像素的顺序整数，（2）顺序整数识别 像素，并且数值与每个像素相关联，（3）第一和第二阵列具有（或可以使其具有）第一和第二阵列的列之间的一对一对配对，以及（4）四组 第一阵列的同一列中的唯一像素与第二阵列的配对列中的像素成对一对。 该方法包括以下步骤：对于第一阵列中的每列，选择与四个连续奇数行中的像素相关联的值，以形成四个唯一像素的奇数组，组合与前三个奇数中的像素相关联的值 奇数组的编号行，以形成奇数组合值，并将奇数组合值映射到奇数组配对的第二阵列的列和行中的像素，然后选择与四个像素相关联的值 偶数行以形成四个唯一像素的偶数组，组合与偶数组的最后三行中的像素相关联的值以形成偶数组合值，并将偶数组合值映射到列的行和列中的像素 偶数组配对的第二阵列。

公开(公告)号：US06910657B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US10448869

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: Arthur J. Schneider

Inventor： Arthur J. Schneider

IPC: F41G7/30 ,  G01S11/08 ,  G01S13/87 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F41G7/20

CPC classification number: G01S11/08 ,  F41G7/303 ,  G01S13/46 ,  G01S13/878 ,  G01S2013/466

Abstract: A vehicle guidance system. The system includes a first mechanism for tracking a vehicle based on time-of-arrival information associated with energy emanating from the vehicle and providing vehicle position information in response thereto. A second mechanism steers the vehicle based on the vehicle position information. In a specific embodiment, the system of further includes a third mechanism for locating the target based on time-of-arrival information associated with energy radiating from the target and providing target location information in response thereto. The second the second mechanism steers the vehicle based on the target location information and the vehicle position information.

Abstract translation: 车辆引导系统 该系统包括用于基于与从车辆发出的能量相关联的到达时间信息跟踪车辆的第一机构，并响应于此提供车辆位置信息。 第二机构基于车辆位置信息来引导车辆。 在具体实施例中，所述系统还包括用于基于从目标辐射的能量相关联的到达时间信息来定位目标的第三机制，并响应于此提供目标位置信息。 第二机构基于目标位置信息和车辆位置信息来引导车辆。

公开(公告)号：US5990939A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US535390

申请日：1995-09-28

Applicant: Richard J. Sand ,  Thomas E. Jenkins ,  Kevin M. Nakano

Inventor： Richard J. Sand ,  Thomas E. Jenkins ,  Kevin M. Nakano

IPC: F41G7/20 ,  F41G7/30 ,  F42B15/01 ,  G05D1/12 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N9/47

CPC classification number: F41G7/303

Abstract: A video demultiplexing interface (70) is used in a missile tracking system (10) employing a missile (12) with a thermal beacon (24). A target designator (40) defines a boresight from a missile firing location, such as an aircraft, to a target. The closed-loop tracking system (10) employs a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor (52) to track the displacement of the thermal beacon (24) from the boresight and generates a correction signal related to such displacement. The video demultiplexing interface (70) transforms serial multiplexed video signals, which are output by the FLIR sensor (52) and contain a field with M rows and L columns of pixels, into a demultiplexed parallel video signal containing N selectable adjacent horizontal rows of pixels (where N is less than M). A video thermal tracker (58) selects the N adjacent horizontal rows of pixels and generates azimuth and elevation error signals which are transmitted to the missile (12). The trajectory of the missile (12) is continuously corrected to align the thermal beacon (24) with the boresight.

Abstract translation: 在使用具有热信标（24）的导弹（12）的导弹跟踪系统（10）中使用视频解复用接口（70）。 目标指示符（40）将来自导弹发射位置（如飞机）的视轴定义为目标。 闭环跟踪系统（10）使用前视红外（FLIR）传感器（52）来跟踪热信标（24）与视轴的位移，并产生与这种位移有关的校正信号。 视频解复用接口（70）将由FLIR传感器（52）输出并且包含具有M行和L列像素的场的串行多路复用视频信号转换成包含N个可选择的相邻水平行像素的解复用的并行视频信号 （其中N小于M）。 视频热跟踪器（58）选择N个相邻的水平行像素，并产生发送到导弹（12）的方位角和仰角误差信号。 导弹（12）的轨迹被连续校正，以将热信标（24）与视轴对准。

公开(公告)号：US5780839A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US760434

申请日：1996-12-04

Applicant: Peter M. Livingston

Inventor： Peter M. Livingston

IPC: F41G7/20 ,  F41G3/00 ,  F41H11/02 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/491 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01S17/66

CPC classification number: G01S7/491 ,  F41H13/005 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/4972

Abstract: A laser tracking system steers a beam of laser energy which is dithered in two directions to scan the surface of a moving object. A laser energy detector detects laser energy reflected from the target. Reflected energy is filtered to distinguish dither frequencies for signals in both directions, which signals are independently analyzed to determine the location of the target in relation to the laser beam. A bias signal is generated which causes the beam of laser energy to be steered toward the target, to the tracked location on-target, or modified signals steer a portion of the beam to an optimum track location on target while offsetting most of the beam's energy to a second engagement location on target. The tracking system advantageously locks onto target features such as those having a high compound curvature on the targeted object. For missile defense, this allows for tracking and engagement of vulnerable features which are found on a missile. Also, a track testing system is capable of monitoring a laser beam focused on a missile and determining the effective laser engagement on a spinning target.

Abstract translation: 激光跟踪系统引导在两个方向上抖动的激光能量束，以扫描移动物体的表面。 激光能量检测器检测从目标反射的激光能量。 对反射的能量进行滤波以区分两个方向的信号的抖动频率，独立分析这些信号以确定目标相对于激光束的位置。 产生偏置信号，其使得激光束能够朝向目标转向目标上的跟踪位置，或修正的信号将光束的一部分转向目标上的最佳轨迹位置，同时抵消光束的大部分能量 到目标上的第二个参与位置。 跟踪系统有利地锁定到目标特征上，例如在目标对象上具有高复合曲率的那些特征。 对于导弹防御，这允许跟踪和参与在导弹上发现的弱点特征。 此外，轨道测试系统能够监测聚焦在导弹上的激光束并确定旋转目标上的有效激光接合。