The invention relates to a device (20) for testing the shock resistance of a test object (22) in a liquid (24) in the absence of explosive material. The invention comprises a volume (26) filled with the liquid (24), wherein the volume (26) is designed to receive the test object (22). The invention furthermore comprises a shock device (28), which is designed to generate a pressure wave (30) in the volume (26) in order to test the shock resistance of the test object (22).
G01N 3/303 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated only by free-falling weight
G01N 3/307 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated by a compressed or tensile-stressed springInvestigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated by pneumatic or hydraulic means
The invention relates to a minehunting system (20) for detecting sea mines (2) in a body of water. The minehunting system comprises a sonar system (12), which is designed to search the body of water for sea mines (2), and a control unit (26) for navigation of a watercraft (28). The control unit (26) is designed to navigate the watercraft (28) in an undulating movement (30, 30') through the body of water during the search for sea mines (2).
The invention relates to a device (20) for unloading and/or recovering an unmanned underwater vehicle from the water (30) onto a platform (24). The device comprises a boom (26), a cable winch (28) which is secured to the boom, and a multistage anti-sway system (32). The boom (26) is designed to project beyond the edge of the platform (24), the cable winch is designed to pull the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) substantially perpendicularly out of the water (30), and the multistage anti-sway system (32) is designed to reduce a swaying movement of the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) when the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) is completely suspended in the air on the cable winch (28). The boom (26) has a receiving area (41) for the unmanned underwater vehicle (22), and one stage of the anti-sway system (32) is designed to fix the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) in the receiving area (41).
The invention relates to a device (20) for reducing swaying movements of a towing means (32) when hauling an unmanned underwater vehicle (34) onto a platform (36) and/or when recovering the unmanned underwater vehicle (34) by means of a crane (38). The device has a boom (22) which is designed to be installed on the platform, and a fork (24) is connected to the boom (22). The device (20) is designed to surround the towing means from at least three sides between a first contact point where the towing means contacts the crane (38) and the unmanned underwater vehicle (34) contacts the fork (24).
The invention relates to a towing device (28) for recovering a cable-bound unmanned underwater vehicle (22) from the water (24) onto a platform (26) and/or for lowering the underwater vehicle from the platform (26) into the water (24). The towing device (28) comprises a towing means (32) and a holding element (50). The towing means (32) is designed to be connected to the underwater vehicle (22) and is designed to receive a force in order to recover the underwater vehicle from the water (24). The holding element (50) is connected to the towing means (32), wherein the holding element (50) is designed to be gripped by a lifting device (36) in order to recover the underwater vehicle (22) from the water (24). The holding element (50) additionally has an opening (57) which is designed to receive the cable (34) with little tensile stress.
B63B 27/16 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of lifts or hoists
B63C 7/02 - Salvaging of disabled, stranded, or sunken vesselsSalvaging of vessel parts or furnishings, e.g. of safesSalvaging of other underwater objects in which the lifting is done by hauling
The invention relates to a device (20) for receiving an unmanned underwater vehicle (22) below the water surface by means of a platform (31). The device comprises a frame, which is designed to at least partly enclose the unmanned underwater vehicle (22), and a holding mechanism, which is designed to produce a mechanical connection between the frame and the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) in order to fix the unmanned underwater vehicle (22) in the frame (24).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Surveillance and control equipment systems for vessels with
sonar; software for vessels with sonar; sonar; navigation
systems; electronic apparatus and instruments for military
use, included in this class; active sonar; passive sonar;
underwater detection apparatus; systems consisting of
apparatus and instruments for simulation and training;
subsystems for the aforementioned goods, included in this
class.
The invention discloses a hydroacoustic sound transmission array for transmitting a frequency-modulated waterborne sound signal having a plurality of sound transmission transducers. The plurality of sound transmission transducers comprise a first sound transmission transducer and a second sound transmission transducer. The first sound transmission transducer has a first design frequency and the second sound transmission transducer has a second design frequency, wherein the first design frequency differs from the second design frequency. A distance between the first sound transmission transducer and the second sound transmission transducer is selected such that the distance is between half the wavelength of the first design frequency and half the wavelength of the second design frequency.
G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
G01S 15/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
9.
SYSTEM COMPRISING A TOWED BODY AND A SIGNAL PROCESSING UNIT
The invention relates to a system (18) comprising a towed body (20) for towing behind a water vehicle (50) and a signal processing unit (54). The towed body (20) has a pair of depressors (24), wherein each of the depressors (24) has a variable inclination angle in order to allow a depth control of the towed body. The signal processing unit is designed to actuate the depressors of the pair of depressors (24) independently of each other.
The invention relates to a towed body (20) for towing behind a water vehicle, comprising a first pair of depressors (24) and a second pair of depressors (26). Each of the depressors (24, 26) has a variable inclination angle in order to allow a depth control of the towed body (20). Each of the depressors of the first pair (24) and the second pair (26) of depressors is designed to be actuated such that the inclination angle thereof is set independently of the inclination angle of one of the other depressors.
The invention relates to an interface (20) for electrically connecting an unmanned underwater vehicle (12), in particular an underwater moving body, to a platform (14) for launching the unmanned underwater vehicle while the unmanned underwater vehicle (12) is on board the platform (14). The interface comprises a plurality of spring contacts (22) which are designed to contact corresponding counterparts (24) to establish the electrical connection, wherein the electrical connection is designed to provide an electrical data connection and/or an electrical power supply for the unmanned underwater vehicle (12).
H01R 13/523 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water
B63G 8/32 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment of torpedo-launching meansArrangement of offensive or defensive equipment of torpedo stores or handlers
The invention relates to a sonar module (20) comprising a first and a second waterborne sound transducer (24) and a printed circuit board (22). The first and second waterborne sound transducers (24) each have a first and a second electrode for contacting. The printed circuit board (22) comprises a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact, the first electrical contact being electrically connected to the first electrode of the first waterborne sound transducer and the second electrical contact being electrically connected to the first electrode of the second waterborne sound transducer. The printed circuit board has a through-opening or a plurality of through-openings between the first contact and the second contact.
Disclosed is a method for combating a torpedo, having the following steps: a) detecting the torpedo; b) tracking a trajectory of the torpedo; c) navigating a combating projectile to a specified distance from the torpedo; and d) generating a detonation by means of the combating projectile (20) in order to combat the torpedo when the combating projectile (20) has reached the specified distance from the torpedo.
The invention relates to a sonar antenna (20) having the following features: a base plate (22) to which a material (24) for influencing sound waves is applied; and a printed circuit board (24) which contacts a plurality of waterborne sound transducers arranged thereon. The waterborne sound transducers (28) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers are arranged in recesses (30) in the material for acoustically influencing sound waves.
The invention relates to a method for operating an autonomous watercraft (20) having a drive and control unit (28) for maneuvering the autonomous watercraft (20), comprising the following steps: a) detecting information about the environment of the autonomous watercraft by means of a sensor system (24) comprising a sensor or a plurality of sensors, b) outputting one sensor signal (26) corresponding to the information about the environment per sensor (24'); c) controlling the drive and control unit (28) such that the watercraft (20) travels along a pre-planned route; d) detecting an event on the basis of the sensor signal or the sensor signals and determining a risk of the event for the watercraft (20); e) controlling the drive and control unit (28) such that the watercraft performs an evasive maneuver in order to avoid or mitigate the event, if the risk exceeds a threshold value; f) receiving, from a control center, speed information and/or direction information for the remote control of the autonomous watercraft; g) controlling the drive and control unit with said speed information and/or direction information in order to manually maneuver the autonomous watercraft by means of a control center by the use of the external commands; h) detecting an additional event during the remote control by the control center on the basis of the sensor signal or the sensor signals; i) determining a risk of the additional event for the watercraft; j) transferring the autonomous watercraft from a manual operating mode to an automatic operating mode, if the risk exceeds a threshold value; k) controlling the drive and control unit such that the watercraft performs an evasive maneuver in order to avoid or mitigate the additional event.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software, for use in the following fields: Autonomous navigation; Software for monitoring, controlling and running physical world operations; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; Sensory software; Autonomy software; artificial intelligence software; Interactive software based on artificial intelligence; Software for the autonomous control and navigation of water vehicles and maritime apparatus; Software for maritime applications; Artificial-intelligence software for data analysis in the maritime industry; On-board computer systems for water vehicles; Navigational software and instruments; Sensors and detectors for monitoring and navigation in maritime environments; Software for the optimisation of route planning and fuel consumption for water vehicles; Software and systems for the automatic detection of objects at sea [such as icebergs, other ships, obstacles]; Artificial intelligence software for use in relation to the following goods: watercraft; Autonomous navigation systems for use in relation to the following goods: watercraft; Computer programs for use in autonomous control and navigation of water vehicles; Artificial-intelligence software for the control and monitoring of underwater systems and water vehicles; Artificial-intelligence-based diagnostic systems for the maintenance of maritime electronics; Artificial-intelligence-controlled sensor systems for maritime surveillance and navigation tasks; Integrated circuits and microchips for the processing of artificial-intelligence algorithms; Software and applications for machine learning and data analysis in maritime applications; Navigation systems and autopilot systems for ships and underwater vehicles, controlled by artificial intelligence; Software for the control and monitoring of maritime vehicles and underwater drones; Computer-aided navigation and control systems for maritime vehicles; Data processing equipment for the processing of artificial intelligence and Computer hardware for artificial intelligence processing. autonomous ships and autonomous watercrafts; Parts and accessories for autonomous ships and water vehicles, The aforesaid goods included in class 12; Autonomous underwater vehicles for seabed inspections. Providing of access to cloud-based platforms and applications for artificial-intelligence-based maritime operations management systems; Electronic transmission of data and documentation in the field of maritime artificial-intelligence systems; Electronic data transmission for maritime surveillance systems; Providing of access to internet platforms and portals for the management and monitoring of maritime operations using artificial intelligence. Consultancy relating to the installation and maintenance of systems [software] based on artificial intelligence for maritime purposes; Conducting technical project studies and project management for IT projects in the maritime sector; Software as a service [SaaS] for the monitoring, control and automation of shipping operations; Technical services for data analysis and processing specifically for maritime data; Hosting of cloud-based platforms for the management and analysis of maritime operational data; Research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Technology consultation in the field of artificial intelligence; research and development in the field of artificial intelligence For maritime applications; Consultancy relating to the implementation of artificial-intelligence technologies in maritime systems; Development and maintenance of software for data analysis and machine learning in the maritime industry; Technical consultancy and support for the integration of artificial intelligence into maritime platforms; Research and development of machine-learning algorithms specifically for underwater and surface applications; Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]; Providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks; Research and development in the field of artificial-intelligence algorithms for maritime surveillance and control systems; Engineering research; Engineering consultancy services; Technological engineering analysis; Engineering services relating to data processing; Engineering services relating to robotics; Engineering services for others.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Echo sounders; echo sounding apparatus; navigational
apparatus and instruments for watercraft and underwater
vehicles; sonar apparatus; ultrasonic measuring apparatus;
navigation echo sounders for depth; Doppler sonar apparatus;
Doppler velocity measuring apparatus; range measuring
apparatus; ultrasonic depth finders; ultrasonic sensors;
ultrasonic sonars; software for displaying and analysing
data transmitted by echo sounders, navigational equipment
and instruments, sonar equipment and ultrasonic measuring
instruments; sonar Doppler logs; software for use with
Doppler sonar and for processing and displaying data
obtained from sonar; equipment for measuring motion by the
Doppler sonography method.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Mines, warheads with explosive charge; launch containers and/or launch apparatus for underwater running bodies, namely for torpedoes, for anti-torpedo-torpedoes, for countermeasures and for warheads, more specifically mines, grenades, rockets, missiles; military countermeasures, included in this class; underwater running bodies, namely torpedoes and anti-torpedo-torpedoes; grenades, rockets, missiles and their components included in this class; casing and casing sections for underwater running bodies, namely stern section with helm, drive section with rocket motor, warhead with explosive charge, training head without explosive charge; warhead or training head; weapons, namely ballistic weapons, projectiles, self-propelled weapons; sights, other than telescopic sights, for guns. Physical, optical and electro-technical apparatus, included in this class; mass spectrometers, leak detectors; pressure measuring apparatus; electro-acoustic apparatus for non-medical purposes; surveying, nautical, signaling, measuring and checking apparatus; surveying apparatus, measuring apparatus and instruments; radio apparatus; sounding apparatus, more specifically acoustic sounding apparatus for measuring distance for underwater sounds and airborne sounds; acoustic fish finding apparatus, hydrophone array systems, acoustic direction finding, ranging and control apparatus; more specifically mine detectors, apparatus for underwater acoustic communication; radar apparatus, anti-collision apparatus, radio ranging apparatus, signaling apparatus for electro-magnetic waves; electronic measuring apparatus for radar engineering; radio direction finder, ultrasound apparatus for industrial purposes, ultrasonic level sensor; telephone apparatus; telephone answering machine; telephone recording apparatus; radio telephone; control and monitoring apparatus and systems for supply and disposal made thereeof for industry and transport; control room as part of process data facilities; process computer and systems for radio and television stations consisting thereof; electronic apparatus and facilities consisting thereof for air traffic and airfield surveillance; simulators as well as simulation and training apparatus for civil and military uses, more specifically ship handling simulator, training simulators for power stations, driving simulators, shooting simulators, combat training simulators, electronic combat management apparatus for warships, combat training apparatus, weapons simulators, computer-assisted training apparatus, navigation training simulators, control tower simulators; projection apparatus assembled into viewing systems for simulators; viewing systems for simulators; computers and computer systems; data recording and reproduction apparatus; data carriers, included in this class; fire control systems consisting substantially of electronic detection and control systems as well as test and control apparatus assembled into electronic equipment for that purpose; battlefield reconnaissance systems, consisting substantially of sensor platforms with sensors (such as day and night vision apparatus, seismic detector, laser range finder, radio direction finder), monitors for displaying sensor data, remote data transmission equipment, data processing apparatus; apparatus, more specifically ranging apparatus for automatic target acquisition, target tracking, target classification and target engagement; day and night vision apparatus for air and ground vehicles as well as stabilization equipment for that purpose; infrared cameras; apparatus for analysis and identification of materials, more specifically of waste products; laser-induced fluorescence analysis apparatus for non-medical purposes; leak monitoring apparatus and systems consisting thereof; apparatus for detecting impurities and inclusions in the ground; ground penetrating radar apparatus; apparatus for detection and analysis of pollutants in the seas and inland waters; sonar systems, more specifically bow sonars, towed sonars, stern towed array sonars or synthetic aperture sonars and components hereof; command and weapons control systems in surface and underwater vehicles, consisting substantially of surveillance sensors for the air space and sea area, and networks and data circuits for data transmission and data distribution; data processing apparatus and computer, image compiler; control console with monitors and control panels, interface units for connection of effectors; mine detectors and systems composed thereof; acoustic homing heads, acoustic steering system for underwater driven steering bodies, electronic and electro-acoustic activation and ignition apparatus for mines; underwater ranging apparatus; ship apparatus and instruments, integrated navigation systems and electric/electronic control systems, more specifically for ships; navigation apparatus, not for land vehicles; autopilots equipment for inland waterways and seaways, ports and coasts consisting substantially of monitoring apparatus; apparatus and installations for iceberg detection; surveying apparatus and systems composed thereof for water bodies and components thereof, side scan sonars, laser position measuring apparatus, data recording apparatus and evaluation apparatus; electric/electronic protection installations and apparatus for buildings and areas, sensors and evaluation apparatus for that purpose; control and display consoles as well as protective casings for afore-mentioned apparatus, systems and installations; workstations and control clusters, respectively including computers, monitors and computer control consoles, for control rooms, more specifically for control rooms in ships; electric and electronic apparatus for control and regulation of power generators and drive motors; electric/electronic apparatus for protection against torpedoes and/or for control of anti-torpedo-torpedoes, of countermeasures and/or disruptors; jamming transmitters, included in this class; electronic control and navigation apparatus, not for land vehicles; depth gauges; gyro compass for underwater running bodies and/or underwater vehicles, more specifically for torpedoes and anti-torpedo-torpedoes; batteries having power supply sections for underwater vehicles, for torpedoes and anti-torpedo-torpedoes; casing and casing sections for underwater running bodies, namely electronics section with control, regulation and navigation equipment, power supply section with battery and power units, sonar head with sonar installation; electric/electronic apparatus and instruments for steering underwater vehicles and/or underwater running bodies, more specifically homing underwater vehicles and/or underwater running bodies, equipped with or without explosive charge, detonator, TV camera, active sonar, acoustic transponder system and/or fiber optics for transmission for identification and/or destruction of mines, as well as for control and monitoring, for processes for a detection of target traces, for target classification and target identification, for processes for calculation of a target threat and for weapon selection, included in this class; electronic systems and apparatus for planning and assistance of weapons selection for combat monitoring; head sections with sonar head Providing technical concept and definition studies; research, technical planning and technical development of installations and systems in the fields of underwater acoustic engineering, high frequency engineering, data recording, data and signal processing, environment engineering, simulation and training; providing technical documentation; computer software design.
19.
INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE FOR DETERMINING NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION BY MEANS OF SONAR
The invention relates to an information system (22) for an underwater vehicle (20) for determining navigational information by means of sonar. The information system has the following features: - a plurality of waterborne sound transducers which are located on a plane and are each designed to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal corresponding to the sound pressure and convert an applied electric voltage into waterborne sound; - a sound transmission unit (26) which is designed to provide a transmit signal (34) having four different phase positions and to apply the transmit signal (34) in the different phase positions to the waterborne sound transducers (24) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers in order to transmit the transmit signal (34) in a directed manner by means of the waterborne sound transducers (24) in four predefined different spatial directions and the vertical; - a sound reception unit which is designed to scan the waterborne sound transducers (24) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers after the transmit signal (34) is transmitted such that a directional focus is formed towards the directions in which the transmit signal (34) has been transmitted in a directed manner in order to receive reflections (48) of the transmitted transmit signals (36); and - a signal processing unit (30) which is designed to determine the navigational information based on the reflections (48) of the transmitted transmit signal (36).
The invention relates to a waterborne sound generator (44) for providing a transmission signal (34, 36) for a sonar. The waterborne sound generator has the following features: - a signal feed (62) which is designed to provide an applied transmission signal (34); and - a transformer (72) which is designed to transform the transmission signal (34) to a maximum transmission voltage, - wherein the transformer has a plurality of taps on the output side in order to produce the transmission signal (34) with other transmission voltages and provide the transmission signal (34) with different transmission voltages.
Disclosed is a doppler-based navigation assistance system (22) for ascertaining navigation data for an underwater craft (20) using sonar. The doppler-based navigation assistance system has the following features: - a plurality of underwater transducers which are located on a plane and are each configured to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal corresponding to the sound pressure and convert an applied voltage into waterborne sound; - a sound transmission unit (26) configured to apply a transmit signal (34) to the underwater transducers (24) of the plurality of underwater transducers such that the transmit signal (36) is emitted substantially vertically; - a sound reception unit configured to sample the electric signals of the underwater transducers (24) of the plurality of underwater transducers in order to obtain reflections (48) of the transmit signal (36); - a signal processing unit (30) configured to continually ascertain depth data on the underwater craft on the basis of the reflections (48) of the transmit signal (36) and graphically output a plot of the depth data on a display unit.
G01S 15/32 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
G01S 15/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
G01C 13/00 - Surveying specially adapted to open water, e.g. sea, lake, river or canal
22.
DOPPLER-BASED NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR ASCERTAINING NAVIGATION DATA FOR AN UNDERWATER CRAFT USING SONAR
Disclosed is a doppler-based navigation assistance system (22) for ascertaining navigation data for an underwater craft (20) using sonar. The doppler-based navigation assistance system has to following features: - a plurality of underwater transducers which are located on a plane and are each configured to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal corresponding to the sound pressure and convert an applied voltage into waterborne sound; - a sound transmission unit (26) configured to apply a transmit signal (34) to the underwater transducers (24) of the plurality of underwater transducers such that the transmit signal (36) is emitted substantially vertically; - a sound reception unit configured to sample the electric signal of the underwater transducers (24) of the plurality of underwater transducers in order to obtain reflections (48) of the transmit signal (36); - a signal processing unit (30) configured to continually ascertain depth data on the underwater craft (20) on the basis of the reflections (48) of the transmit signal (36); - wherein the sound transmission unit (26) is configured to set a parameter of the transmit signal (34) according to the current depth data.
G01S 7/54 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group with receivers spaced apart
G01S 15/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
23.
INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE FOR DETERMINING NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION BY MEANS OF SONAR
The invention relates to an information system for an underwater vehicle (20) for determining navigational information by means of sonar. The information system has the following features: - a plurality of waterborne sound transducers (24) which are located on a plane and are each designed to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal corresponding to the sound pressure and to convert an applied electric voltage into waterborne sound; - a sound transmission unit (26) which is designed to apply a transmit signal (34) to a first number (52) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers (24) in order to transmit the transmit signal (34) in a directed manner by means of the waterborne sound transducers (24); - a sound reception unit (28) which is designed to scan the electric signal of a second number (50) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers (24) in such a way that a directional focus is formed towards the direction in which the transmit signal (34) has been transmitted in a directed manner in order to receive reflections (48) of the transmitted transmit signal (36), wherein the second number (52) of waterborne sound transducers comprises a subset of the first number (50) of waterborne transducers, and wherein the second number of waterborne sound transducers is smaller than the first number of waterborne sound transducers; and - a signal processing unit (30) which is designed to determine the navigational information based on the reflections (48) of the transmitted transmit signal (36).
G01S 7/54 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group with receivers spaced apart
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
24.
WATERBORNE SOUND GENERATOR FOR PROVIDING A TRANSMISSION SIGNAL FOR A SONAR
The invention relates to a waterborne sound generator (44) for providing a transmission signal (34) for a sonar. The waterborne sound generator has the following features: - a first signal feed (62) and a second signal feed, each of which is designed to provide an applied transmission signal (34); - a first input transformer (70), the secondary side of which is connected to the primary side of a first output transformer (72) by means of a first transmission section (66) in order to transmit the first transmission signal (36) from the first input transformer (70) to the first output transformer (72); - a second input transformer (70), the secondary side of which is connected to the primary side of a second output transformer (72) by means of a second transmission section (66) in order to transmit the second transmission signal (34) from the second input transformer (70) to the second output transformer (72); - a third signal feed which is designed to provide an applied transmission signal (34) and feed the transmission signal to a central tap of the first input transformer on the secondary side in order to couple the transmission signal (34) of the third signal feed (62) into the first transmission section (66); and - a third output transformer (72) which is designed to obtain the transmission signal (34) of the third signal feed (62) from a primary-side central tap of the first output transformer in order to feed the transmission signal to a first primary-side contact of the third output transformer.
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle with a Doppler-based navigation support system (22). The Doppler-based navigation support system has the following features: - a plurality of waterborne sound transducers which are arranged two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally and each of which is designed to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal that corresponds to the acoustic pressure and an applied electric voltage into waterborne sound; - a sound transmission unit (26) which is designed to supply a respective transmission signal (34) or a respective sequence of transmission signals (34) to each of the waterborne sound transducers (24) of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers such that at least four resulting directed transmission signals (36) are produced, wherein the resulting transmission signals (36) are directed towards the bed (38) of the body of water in a main usage orientation of the waterborne sound transducers (24) such that for each resulting transmission signal (24), a reflection point (40) is produced on the bed (38) of the body of water, and all of the reflection points (40) of the resulting transmission signals on the bed of the body of water (38) define a surface (42); - a sound receiving unit (28) which is designed to scan output signals of the waterborne sound transducers (24) in order to obtain reflections of the resulting transmission signals; and - a signal processing unit (30) which is designed to determine navigation information on the basis of the reflections of the resulting transmission signal. The navigation support system is arranged on the underwater vehicle such that the reflection points (40) are arranged such that the minimum distance between two adjacent reflection points, measured in the width direction of the surface (44), is greater than 25%, in particular preferably 50% or particularly 75%, of the quotient of the width of the surface (44) and the number of resulting transmission signals minus one resulting transmission signal.
G01C 13/00 - Surveying specially adapted to open water, e.g. sea, lake, river or canal
G01S 15/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
The invention relates to a foldable sonar system (20) comprising a sonar antenna (22). The sonar antenna comprises a plurality of planar sub-arrays, the sub-arrays each having a multiplicity of waterborne sound transducers (26). A joint element (28) is arranged at a first position (30) of the sonar antenna (22) between two adjacent planar sub-arrays of the plurality of planar sub-arrays in order to change an orientation of the first sub-array of the two adjacent planar sub-arrays relative to the second sub-array (24) of the two adjacent planar sub-arrays.
G01S 7/54 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group with receivers spaced apart
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
27.
METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN UNDERWATER COMMUNICATION MESSAGE
The invention relates to a method for determining a transmission parameter for an underwater communication message, comprising the following steps: a) selecting a profile (106) of a speed of sound (104) against a sea depth (105, 205) for a coordinate from a database or determining the profile of the speed of sound against the sea depth for the coordinate; b) selecting characteristic points (107), in particular a minimum and/or a maximum, on the profile of the speed of sound against the sea depth; c) carrying out a method for sound propagation calculation by means of an algorithm for a propagation of the sound energy (110, 210) of a transmitted sound signal at the selected characteristic points or via the selected characteristic points; d) determining a distance-dependent signal/sound ratio of the determined sound energies for the selected characteristic points in order to find a optimum sound channel for transmitting the underwater communication message; e) establishing the optimum immersion depth for transmitting and receiving the underwater communication message using the signal/noise ratio of the determined sound energies so that the transmitter and receiver are located in the sound channel, and establishing the transmission parameter based on the signal/noise ratio in the sound channel.
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle (20) for detecting another underwater vehicle with a measuring head (40) and a deployment device (38). The measuring head (40) has a sensor (24), wherein the sensor is designed to detect a feature of the other underwater vehicle (22) under water. Furthermore, the measuring head (40) is designed to be extended from the deployment device in such a way that the sensor (24) is located in front of the underwater vehicle (20).
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22) with a sensor (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The sensor (24) is designed to detect light and output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to output a recommendation based on the electrical signal (27) as to whether the electrical signal (27) contains bioluminescence components in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting nuclear-powered underwater vehicles (22), the platform comprising a sensor (24) and a signal processing unit. The sensor is designed to detect radioactive radiation and output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the radiation signal (27) and to determine a deviation from a previous radiation signal or a deviation from an expected radiation signal in order to detect the underwater vehicle.
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22), the platform comprising a sensor and a signal processing unit. The sensor is designed to analyze seawater chemically and to output a percentage of at least one predefined substance in a corresponding analysis result (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to determine, on the basis of the analysis result, a deviation from a previous analysis result or a deviation from an expected analysis result in order to detect the underwater vehicle.
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22) with an underwater antenna (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The underwater antenna (24) has a plurality of waterborne sound transducers, wherein the waterborne sound transducers of the plurality of waterborne sound transducers are designed to convert waterborne sound into an electrical signal (27) corresponding to the sound pressure. The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the electrical signals from the waterborne sound transducers and to detect infrasound emitted by the underwater vehicle (22) in the waterborne sound.
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting turbulence caused by the wake of underwater vehicles (22) with a bending sensor (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The bending sensor (24) is designed to detect turbulence in the water surrounding the bending sensor and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the electrical signal and to detect the turbulence caused by the wake of the underwater vehicle (22) based on the electrical signal of successive measurements.
G01F 1/32 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow using swirl flowmeters
B63G 8/28 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment
34.
PLATFORM FOR THE DETECTION OF TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE WAKE OF UNDERWATER VEHICLES
The invention relaere is disclosed a platform (20) for detecting turbulence caused by the wake of underwater vehicles (22) with a sensor (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The sensor (24) is designed to detect a magnetic field surrounding the sensor and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to obtain the electrical signal (27) and, based on successive measurements, to determine magnetic field changes caused by turbulence in the wake of accelerated ions as a superposition of the static geomagnetic field.
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects
35.
PLATFORM FOR THE DETECTION OF TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE WAKE OF UNDERWATER VEHICLES
The invention relates to a platform for detecting turbulence caused by the wake of underwater vehicles (22) comprising a thermal anemometer (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The thermal anemometer (24) is designed to measure a flow property in the water surrounding the platform and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the electrical signal (27) and analyse the measured flow characteristic in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
B63G 8/28 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment
36.
PLATFORM FOR THE DETECTION OF TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE WAKE OF UNDERWATER VEHICLES
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting turbulence caused by the wake of underwater vehicles (22) with a distance flowmeter (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The distance flowmeter is designed to measure a flow characteristic in the water surrounding the platform and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the electrical signal and analyse the measured flow characteristic in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
B63G 8/28 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment
37.
PLATFORM FOR THE DETECTION OF TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE WAKE OF UNDERWATER VEHICLES
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting turbulence caused by the wake of underwater vehicles (22) comprising a laser Doppler anemometer (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The laser Doppler anemometer is designed to measure a flow property in the water surrounding the platform and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the electrical signal and analyse the measured flow characteristic in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01F 1/661 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters using light
B63G 8/28 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment
38.
UNDERWATER PLATFORM FOR DETECTING UNDERWATER VEHICLES
The invention relates to an underwater platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22), the platform comprising a sensor (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The sensor (24) is designed to determine a refractive index of the water surrounding the underwater platform (20) and to output a corresponding electrical signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to detect, on the basis of the electrical signal (27) of successive measurements, a change in the refractive index of the water surrounding the underwater platform in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22) with a temperature sensor (24) and a signal processing unit (26). The temperature sensor (24) is designed to detect a temperature with an accuracy at less than 0.1°C. The signal processing unit (26) is designed to continuously detect the temperature (27) of the temperature sensor (24) and to determine a rate of change of the temperature in order to detect the underwater vehicle (22).
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to an underwater platform (20) for detecting underwater vehicles (22) comprising a magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) (24) and a signal processing unit. The MAD is designed to detect the earth's magnetic field and output a corresponding MAD sensor signal (27). The signal processing unit (26) is designed to receive the MAD sensor signal and to detect a deviation of the earth's magnetic field by the underwater vehicle (22).
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/20 - Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
The invention relates to a sonar system (20) comprising a plurality of sonar modules (22). The sonar modules (22) of the plurality of sonar modules have a planar subarray of waterborne sound transducers (30) at the front. The sonar system (20) is designed to emit sound waves in an azimuthal sector of at least 80°. The waterborne sound transducers (22) are designed to receive reflections of the sound waves and convert them into a waterborne sound signal corresponding to the sound pressure, the sonar modules (22) of the plurality of sonar modules (22) being positioned such that the rear sides of the sonar modules span a volume (26). The planar subarrays together form a three-dimensional surface array in order to receive reflections of the sound waves from an azimuthal reception sector of at least 270°, in particular at least 315° or 360°.
G01S 7/54 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group with receivers spaced apart
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
B63G 7/08 - Mine-sweeping meansMeans for destroying mines of acoustic type
G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Electropropulsion motors for underwater running bodies;
electropropulsion motors for torpedoes; propulsion drives
for underwater running bodies; power supply sections and
power supply systems with power units for torpedoes;
underwater rocket propulsion drives; propellers for
underwater running bodies. Electronic navigational apparatus; electronic control
systems; navigational software; sonar apparatus; depth
finders; navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map
making devices; electrical control installations; electronic
control units; control and regulation apparatus; software
for controlling and managing components of torpedoes;
sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments and apparatus;
electronic control sensors for torpedoes; software for
integration of control segments; electronic sensors;
navigation systems; power supply units; satellite
communication apparatus; satellites for communication
purposes; remote control apparatus; antennas and aerials as
communication apparatus; antennas for apparatus for wireless
communication. Unmanned underwater vehicles. Warheads with explosive charge; warheads without explosive
charge for training purposes; torpedoes; parts of torpedoes;
covers for torpedoes; stern parts with steering gear for
torpedoes; propulsion units, including engines and
propulsion apparatus, for torpedoes; launchers for
torpedoes; head sections with sonar head and warhead or
training head; sonar heads.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Radio buoys; buoy for transmitting and receiving underwater
sonar; electrical communication devices, in particular by
frequency radio and underwater sonar; electrical networking
devices, in particular by frequency radio and underwater
sonar; software for controlling and managing electronic
communication signals; modular software for processing
passive underwater signals for different wavelengths.
Disclosed is a hydroacoustic sound transmitter array (20) for transmitting a frequency-modulated waterborne sound signal (22) with a plurality of sound transmission converters. The plurality of sound transmission converters comprise a first sound transmission converter (24a) and a second sound transmission converter (24b). The first sound transmission converter (24a) has a first design frequency and the second sound transmission converter (24b, 24c) has a second design frequency, the first design frequency differing from the second design frequency. A distance between the first sound transmission converter and the second sound transmission converter is selected such that the distance is between the half wavelength of the first design frequency and the half wavelength of the second design frequency.
B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
G01S 15/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
The invention relates to an antenna (20) for receiving waterborne sound. The antenna has a casing (22), which surrounds a hollow space, wherein the casing (22) has a tessellation at least in one section, such that the casing (22) can be folded together at least in said section in order to reduce the hollow space.
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Radio buoys; signaling buoy for transmitting and receiving underwater sonar; electrical communication devices for voice, data or image transmission, in particular by frequency radio and underwater sonar; electrical networking devices in the nature of network gateway routers and wireless network repeaters, in particular using frequency radio and underwater sonar; downloadable software for controlling and managing electronic communication signals; downloadable modular software for processing passive underwater signals for different wavelengths
47.
WEAPON SYSTEM COMPRISING A FIRST WEAPON AND A SECOND WEAPON
A weapon system (22) comprising an interrupter unit (36), a first weapon (22a) and a second weapon (22b) is disclosed. The first weapon (22a) is designed to fire first ammunition within a first corridor (24). The second weapon (22b) is designed to fire second ammunition within a second corridor (26), wherein the first corridor (24) and the second corridor (26) intersect in a region (28) in which a collision of the first and the second ammunition constitutes a risk for a carrier platform (20) of the weapon system. The interrupter unit (36) is designed to prevent firing of the second weapon (22b) when the first weapon (22a) is firing.
The invention relates to a sonar receiver assembly (20) comprising a sonar receiver (22) and a sonar damper (24). The sonar receiver (22) is designed to convert waterborne sound to an electrical signal that corresponds to the acoustic pressure. The sonar damper (24) has a sound-damping layer (26) that comprises a sound-absorbent material in order reflect impinging waterborne sound in a damped fashion. The sonar damper (24) has a curved portion in order to create a cavity (28) between the sonar receiver (22) and the sonar damper (24).
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
G10K 11/28 - Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using reflection, e.g. parabolic reflectors
A transport box may be utilized to set down a watercraft into water with a traction mechanism, with a support for securing the traction mechanism for lowering the transport box, and with a frame that is designed to receive the watercraft in the transport box. The transport box is configured to receive an upper side of the watercraft and to set the watercraft down on a lower side into the water.
Underwater vehicle (20) for destroying naval mines. The underwater vehicle has a shaped charge (22) comprising a cone (24), explosive (26) and a first and a second detonator (28, 30), wherein the explosive (26) is arranged around a lateral surface (32) of the cone, the first detonator (28) is arranged at a tapered end of the cone and the second detonator (30) is arranged at a distance from the first detonator (28). The underwater vehicle also comprises a) a control unit (34) which is designed for optionally activating the first detonator (28), in order to detonate the explosive (26) at the tapered end of the cone and to obtain a directional explosion, or activating the second detonator (30), in order to detonate the explosive (26) at the point at which the second detonator (30) is arranged, or b) a control unit (34) which is designed for activating the second detonator (30), in order to detonate the explosive (26) at the point at which the second detonator (30) is arranged, wherein the first detonator (28) is designed to detonate in the event of impact of the underwater vehicle (20), in order to detonate the explosive (26) at the tapered end of the cone and to obtain a directional explosion.
F42B 19/00 - Marine torpedoes, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarinesSea mines having self-propulsion means
F42B 12/10 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with shaped or hollow charge
F42C 14/04 - Fuzes characterised by the ammunition class or type for torpedoes, marine mines or depth charges
F42C 19/095 - Arrangement of a multiplicity of primers or detonators, dispersed around a warhead, one of the primers or detonators being selected for directional detonation effects
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring,
signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and
teaching apparatus and instruments; navigation system for
ships, control systems for ships; apparatus and instruments
for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating,
regulating or controlling the distribution or use of
electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording,
transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or
data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software,
blank digital or analogue recording and storage media;
calculating devices; computers and computer peripherals;
acoustic echo sounders for measuring distances for
underwater sound; group listening devices; acoustic
positioning and control apparatus; minesweeper systems;
underwater telephone apparatus; anti-collision apparatus;
navigation training simulators; projection apparatus
assembled into viewing systems for simulators; positioning
devices for automatic target acquisition, target tracking,
target classification and target engagement; sonar
installations and parts therefor for underwater vehicles;
signal processing installations; signal processing
installations for sonar installations; waterborne sound
sensors; image compilers; data processing apparatus for ship
guidance systems, monitors for ship guidance systems;
control panels for ship guidance systems; interface units
for ship guidance systems; gun scopes; apparatus for
controlling fault systems with external effects.
52.
DEVICE COMPRISING A HULL WHICH HAS, IN A PIVOT RANGE OF A RUDDER, A CROSS SECTION DEVIATING FROM A CIRCULAR SHAPE
The invention relates to a device (20) comprising a hull (22), a drive (24) and a rudder (26). The drive is designed to move the hull in a fluid. The rudder is movably arranged on the hull, wherein the rudder is designed to influence a direction in which the hull moves. In a pivot range (30) in which the rudder moves relative to the hull, the hull has a cross section deviating from a circular shape in order to minimise a gap produced between the rudder and the hull by the movement of the rudder.
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle (20) for destroying naval mines, comprising an enveloping body (22), a gyrating mass (24) and a drive unit (26). The enveloping body protects the underwater vehicle (20) particularly from the ingress of water. A rotational axis (28) of the gyrating mass corresponds to a longitudinal axis (30) of the underwater vehicle. The drive unit is designed to set the gyrating mass (24) in rotation prior to impact of the underwater vehicle on the naval mine and after launching the underwater vehicle.
B63G 7/02 - Mine-sweeping meansMeans for destroying mines
B63B 39/04 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using gyroscopes directly
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Software for the control, guidance and operation of unmanned
surface and underwater vehicles; software for the control,
guidance and operation of remote-controlled surface and
underwater vehicles; software for the control, guidance and
operation of autonomously operating surface and underwater
vehicles; software for parts of surface and underwater
vehicles.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Systems consisting of monitoring and control apparatus for
ships with sonar installations; software for ships with
sonar installations; sonar installations; navigation
systems; electronic apparatus and instruments for military
use, included in this class; active sonar installations;
passive sonar installations; underwater locating devices;
systems consisting of apparatus and instruments for
simulation and practice; subsystems for the aforesaid goods.
A multihull watercraft (20) having a float (22), a platform (24) and a strut (26), the float (22) being connected to the platform (24) by means of the strut (26). The multihull watercraft further comprises a flow element (28) that is designed to influence buoyancy of the multihull watercraft (20) during travel of the multihull watercraft (20).
B63B 1/10 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
B63B 21/66 - Equipment specially adapted for towing underwater objects or vessels, e.g. fairings for tow-cables
B63B 39/03 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses by transferring liquids
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Systems for ships with sonar installations consisting of computer hardware, radio receivers and transmitters, acoustic transmitters and receivers, for monitoring and controlling sonar equipment; downloadable software for ships with sonar installations for transmitting, receiving and interpreting data from sonar equipment; sonar installations; navigation systems for autonomous and non-autonomous ships; active sonar installations; passive sonar installations; underwater locating devices, namely, sonar equipment; systems consisting of apparatus and instruments for simulation and practice in the nature of sonar simulators for use in maritime and seamanship training; subsystems for the aforesaid goods, namely, high-speed computer storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network and subsystems for sonar data displaying and processing
59.
EFFECTIVE TARGET ENGAGEMENT USING A MILITARY DEVICE COMPRISING A FIRST NETWORK FOR NON-CLASSIFIED INFORMATION AND A SECOND NETWORK FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
The invention relates to a military device (10), said military device (10) having a first target locating sensor (20), a target engagement device (30), a first network (40) for non-classified data, and a second network (50) for classified data, wherein the first network (40) and the second network (50) are connected together via at least one first secure data connection device (60), the first target locating sensor (20) and the target engagement device (30) are connected to the first network (40), and the military device (10) has a target identification device (70) which is connected to the second network (50). The invention is characterized in that the military device (10) has a target tracking analysis device (80). The target tracking analysis device (80) is connected to the first network (40) and to the first target locating sensor (20), and the target tracking analysis device (80) is connected the target engagement device (30) via the first network (40) and to the target identification device (70) via the first secure data connection device (60).
F41H 11/02 - Anti-aircraft or anti-guided missile defence installations or systems
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
B63G 9/00 - Other offensive or defensive arrangements on vessels against submarines, torpedoes, or mines
F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
H04W 12/03 - Protecting confidentiality, e.g. by encryption
The invention relates to a device (20) for providing a graphic representation of sonar data (22). The device comprises a monitor interface (24) and a graphics processor (26). The graphics processor is designed to transmit a sequence of images (28), which graphically represent the sonar data (22), to the monitor interface (24). Furthermore, the graphics processor (26) is designed to generate for actualization time points in each case additional sequences of images (28), which correspond to current sonar data (22), and to transmit the images of the additional sequences to the monitor interface (24). The graphics processor is further designed to manipulate a first image of a sequence of the additional sequences of images and to transmit the sequence with the manipulated image to the monitor interface (24) in order to reduce flickering of a monitor (30) connected to the monitor interface (24) by the transition from one image of a current sequence to a subsequent image of a subsequent sequence.
G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
61.
DEVICE FOR SAFELY RECOVERING AND TRANSPORTING WEAPONS, IN PARTICULAR WEAPONS FOUND UNDERWATER
The invention relates to a recovery device for recovering weapons (10). The recovery device is designed in two parts, wherein the recovery device has a support device (30) and a gripping and fixing device (20), and the gripping and fixing device (20) is designed to be releasably connected to the support device (30) in a force-fitting manner. The invention is characterized in that the gripping and fixing device (20) has four lateral walls (40), said lateral walls (40) being rigidly connected together.
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle (20) comprising a plurality of sensors (24, 24'), a guide system (27) and a signal processing unit (28). The sensors are designed to determine measurement values (26) in order to generate self-acquired information, wherein one sensor (24') of the plurality of sensors is designed to receive a digital message (40) in order to obtain external information. The guide system (27) is designed to generate a positional image (46) of the underwater vehicle (20) on the basis of the self-acquired information. The signal processing unit (28) is designed to process the digital message (40) and, on the basis of the digital message (40), adapt the positional image (46) or output tactical information.
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 5/18 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
63.
WATERCRAFT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SENSOR ARRANGEMENTS
A watercraft (20) having a plurality of sensor arrangements (22) is shown, each of which comprises a multiplicity of sensors (24). The sensors are designed to record sensor data (58) and to convert said data into an electrical signal that corresponds to the sensor data (58), the sensor arrangements (22) or the sensors (24) being designed to provide each of the electrical signals in the form of a data packet (29), the data packet (29) having an identification number that uniquely characterizes the data packets (29). Furthermore, the watercraft comprises a first and a second packet switching unit. The first packet switching unit (26a) maintains one first sensor Ethernet connection (30a, 30c) per sensor (24) or per sensor arrangement (22) in order to obtain the data packets (29) from the sensors (24). The second packet switching unit (26b) maintains one second sensor Ethernet connection (30b, 30d) per sensor (24) or per sensor arrangement (22) in order to obtain the data packets (29) from the sensors (24). A signal receiver processes the sensor data (58). The first and second packet switching units (26) are each designed to buffer the data packets (29) of the sensors (24) and to transmit them to the signal receiver (28), the signal receiver (28) being designed so as, if two data packets (29) arrive with the same identification number, to reject one of the two data packets (29).
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
H04L 1/22 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using redundant apparatus to increase reliability
B63G 8/39 - Arrangements of sonic watch equipment, e.g. low-frequency, sonar
64.
UNDERWATER VEHICLE WITH A PLURALITY OF WATERBORNE SOUND TRANSDUCERS FORMING A LINEAR ARRAY
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle (20) with a plurality of waterborne sound transducers (22), a control unit (24), and a signal processing unit (26). The waterborne sound transducers form a linear array, wherein the waterborne sound transducers (22) are designed to emit waterborne sound signals and receive reflections of the waterborne sound signals. The control unit (24) is designed to control the underwater vehicle from a first position into a second position such that the underwater vehicle carries out - a rolling movement in order to rotate the linear array; or - a pitching movement or a movement along a vertical axis or a yawing movement or a movement along a transverse axis or a hybrid form thereof in order to move the linear array perpendicularly to the extension of the linear array. The signal processing unit (26) is designed to emit a first waterborne sound signal in the first position of the underwater vehicle (20) and to emit a second waterborne sound signal in the second position of the underwater vehicle (20), wherein the signal processing unit (26) is additionally designed to process reflections of the first waterborne sound signal and reflections of the second waterborne sound signal such that three-dimensional spatial information is produced.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic monitoring and management systems for ships with
sonar installations mainly consisting of software for ships
with sonar installations, electro-optical devices for ships
with sonar installations, devices for locating objects under
water by means of emitted sonic pulses; sonar installations;
navigation systems; electronic apparatus and instruments for
military use, namely electronic control apparatus for
military purposes; passive sonar installations; underwater
locating devices; simulation and training apparatus and
instruments, and systems consisting thereof; subsystems
composed of the foregoing goods.
66.
CONNECTION ELEMENT AND CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING AN ADDITIONAL TRAILING-ANTENNA MODULE TO A TRAILING-ANTENNA MODULE OR TO A TOWING MEANS
The invention relates to a connection element (20), which has a first and a second end region (30a, 30b), wherein the first end region (30a) is designed to establish a connection to an additional connection element (20'), and wherein the second end region (30b) has an anchoring means (33), which is mechanically anchored in a trailing-antenna module (22) or in a towing means connecting the trailing-antenna module (22) to a watercraft. The anchoring means has a damping element (36), which is designed to damp vibrations of the connection element (20). \
A watercraft may have a shaped charge and a gas reservoir. The gas reservoir may be adjacent to the shaped charge in a direction of action of the shaped charge. The gas reservoir can be varied in length in the direction of action of the shaped charge. Further, the shaped charge may be movable parallel to the direction of action of the shaped charge. A threaded rod can be used to move the shaped charge. In some cases a length of the gas reservoir is variable between 0.1-times and 10.0 times a diameter of the shaped charge. The watercraft may be configured in some instances as an unmanned underwater vehicle.
A watercraft may include a first shaped charge as well as a second shaped charge. The second shaped charge may be positioned behind the first shaped charge in an effective direction of the first shaped charge. The effective direction of the first shaped charge and an effective direction of the second shaped charge may run to a common target point. At least one of the first shaped charge or the second shaped charge is movable. Further, a distance sensor may be configured to detect a distance between the watercraft and an object positioned in front of the watercraft. An electronic evaluation and control system can process the distance that is detected by the distance sensor and move at least one of the first shaped charge or the second shaped charge based on the distance that is detected.
The invention relates to a watercraft (20) having a signal processing unit (22) and a signal sign sensor (24). The signal processing unit (22) is designed to obtain sensor data (26) and on the basis of the sensor data (26) to create and update in an ongoing manner a position image (30) of the surroundings of the watercraft (20). The signal sign sensor (24) is designed to detect a signal sign (32) of another watercraft (34) and to provide same to the signal processing unit (22) in the form of an electrical signal (36), the signal sign (32) being one signal sign out of a plurality of predetermined signal signs and an item of information being assigned to each of the predetermined signal signs. The signal processing unit (22) is also designed to ascertain the information of the signal sign (32) on the basis of the electrical signal (36) and to consider the information when updating the position image (30) and in particular to estimate a future position image (30).
A waterborne sound receiver is disclosed, comprising a receiving unit and a decoder. The receiving unit is configured to receive a waterborne sound signal comprising compressed image data having a first resolution and to convert the waterborne sound signal into a data stream. The decoder is configured to decode the data stream as to obtain the compressed image data. The decoder is further configured to upsample the image data as to obtain image data having a second resolution which is higher than the first resolution, wherein the decoder is implemented as a neural network.
H04B 13/02 - Transmission systems in which the medium consists of the earth or a large mass of water thereon, e.g. earth telegraphy
H04N 19/59 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial sub-sampling or interpolation, e.g. alteration of picture size or resolution
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle (10), in particular a self-propelled underwater body, comprising a shell body (12) which forms the contour of the underwater vehicle (10). The shell body (12) is connected to a drive unit (14) which has a motor (16), an epicyclic gearing (18), a first propeller (20a), and a second propeller (20b), said motor (16) driving a sun gear (24) of the epicyclic gearing (18), wherein the first propeller (20a) is connected to the sun gear (24), and the second propeller (20b) is connected to a ring gear (28) of the epicyclic gearing (18).
B63H 5/10 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
F16H 37/06 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
72.
A WATERBORNE SOUND RECEIVER AND A SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING IMAGE DATA USING A WATERBORNE SOUND SIGNAL
A waterborne sound receiver is disclosed, comprising a receiving unit and a decoder. The receiving unit is configured to receive a waterborne sound signal comprising compressed image data having a first resolution and to convert the waterborne sound signal into a data stream. The decoder is configured to decode the data stream as to obtain the compressed image data. The decoder is further configured to upsample the image data as to obtain image data having a second resolution which is higher than the first resolution, wherein the decoder is implemented as a neural network.
H04B 13/02 - Transmission systems in which the medium consists of the earth or a large mass of water thereon, e.g. earth telegraphy
H04N 19/59 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial sub-sampling or interpolation, e.g. alteration of picture size or resolution
H04B 11/00 - Transmission systems employing ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
73.
Weapon having a deflagration igniter and method for operating such a weapon
A weapon may comprise an explosive charge, an activatable detonation ignition means, an activatable deflagration ignition means, and an ignition device. The ignition device can activate, selectively, the detonation ignition means or the deflagration ignition means. The activated detonation ignition means can cause the explosive charge to detonate. The activated deflagration ignition means can cause the explosive charge to deflagrate. According to one method, the ignition device activates the detonation ignition means, which causes the explosive charge to detonate. If a predetermined event takes place without the explosive charge detonating, the ignition device activates the deflagration ignition means, which causes the explosive charge to deflagrate.
The invention relates to the use of an air-water drone (20) for locating and identifying an object (24) under water (32). The air-water drone flies over an area in which the object (24) is suspected to be in order to locate the position of the object (24) using the air-water drone (20) by means of a sensor (22). The use also comprises immersing at least the sensor (22) or a further sensor, in particular of the same type, of the air-water drone (20) in the water (32) at the located position in order to identify the object (24).
A launching device and associated methods can be utilized to launch an underwater running body from a platform such as a watercraft. The launching device may include a ramp, which extends along a longitudinal ramp axis, and a propellant deflection unit. The ramp may enclose an underwater running body with a propulsion unit underwater. The launching device may activate the propulsion unit, which then emits a propellant. The propellant deflection unit deflects the emitted propellant into an outlet direction. This outlet direction of the propellant may be directed perpendicularly or obliquely away from the platform.
B63G 8/32 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment of torpedo-launching meansArrangement of offensive or defensive equipment of torpedo stores or handlers
F41F 3/04 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets
The invention relates to a waterborne sound transducer (20) having a directed radiation characteristic. The waterborne sound transducer has a plurality of transducer elements (22) which are designed to convert waterborne sound into an electric signal that corresponds to the sound pressure and/or to convert an applied electric voltage into waterborne sound. The transducer elements (22) are arranged such that the transducer elements (22) have different distances (26) and/or that the transducer elements (22) have different thicknesses (28) in order to smooth the radiation characteristic (30) of the waterborne sound transducer (20).
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
A transport box (20) for setting down a watercraft (22) into the water by means of a traction mechanism (62), with a support (24) for securing the traction mechanism for lowering the transport box, and with a frame which is designed to receive the watercraft in the transport box, wherein the transport box is designed to receive the upper side of the watercraft and to set same down on the lower side into the water.
The present invention relates to a floating or submersible body (40, 42) for de-mining activities, the floating or submersible body (40, 42) having a housing, wherein the housing has rotational symmetry, wherein the housing has an axis of symmetry, wherein the housing has rotational symmetry about the axis of symmetry, wherein the floating or submersible body (40, 42) has at least one first hydroacoustic transceiver device (70), characterized in that the floating or submersible body (40, 42) has an oscillating mass (50, 52), wherein the oscillating mass (50, 52) can be made to rotate about an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation is arranged perpendicular to the axis of symmetry.
Shown is a device for pulling in and letting out a towed antenna (22) from a watercraft (20). The device has a towed antenna arrangement (24) which comprises the towed antenna (22), the towed antenna (22) having a plurality of interconnected, in particular consecutively arranged underwater sound receivers (34). The device also has a winch (26) with a winch control (40), and a position information carrier (28) and a position information reader (30). The winch (26) is designed to move the towed antenna arrangement (24) relative to the position information reader (30) in such a way that the position information carrier (28) passes the position information reader (30). The position information reader (30) is designed to ascertain the predetermined position when passing the position information carrier (28). The winch control (40) is designed to control the winch (26) based on the ascertained predetermined position.
The invention relates to an illumination device comprising at least one luminaire. The luminaire has a first and a second current driver as well as a control unit. The illumination device also comprises at least one first and one second slow high-voltage line (LHV lines), wherein the first line is connected to the first current driver and the second line is connected to the second current driver, and wherein both lines each have a predefined voltage to ground. A first switch and a second switch are connected to the first line or the second line. The first and the second switch are designed to change a respective predefined voltage of the connected line to ground. In particular, the change takes place to a further predefined voltage to ground. The control unit is programmed in such a way that it executes a first action with a changing of the voltage of the first line, in particular switching on the luminaire, and executes a second action with a changing of the voltage of the second line, which differs from the first action, in particular switching off the luminaire.
The invention relates to a device (20) having a housing (22), a shock mounting (24) and a spring element (26). An electrical circuit (28) is arranged in the housing. The shock mounting (24) is designed to damp a shock on the electrical circuit so that a mechanical load on the electrical circuit is reduced relative to a mechanical load on the housing due to the shock. The spring element (26) contacts the electrical circuit and the housing (22), the spring element (26) being designed to dissipate the heat of the electrical circuit to the housing (22).
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
The invention relates to a waterborne sound transducer (20) comprising a transducer element (22). The transducer element is designed to receive waterborne sound and to output a waterborne sound signal corresponding to the waterborne sound and/or transmit waterborne sound corresponding to a waterborne sound signal, wherein the transducer element (22) has an electrode (24), which allows for an electrical contacting of the transducer element. The waterborne sound transducer also comprises a printed circuit board (26), which is connected to the electrode (24), wherein solder (28) produces the electrical and mechanical connection between the printed circuit board (26) and the electrode (24).
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
Disclosed is a connector (20) for use under water. The connector comprises a housing (22) with a first opening and a second opening, and an electrical conductor (24) passing through the first opening (30) into the housing (22). The connector (20) also comprises a seal (26) which seals the second opening (32) from the infiltration of water, wherein an electrical contact (34) passes through the seal (26), and the electrical contact (34) contacts the electrical conductor (24) inside the housing. A sealing element (28) fills the first opening (30), said sealing element (28) being located such that an edge region (36) of the housing is enclosed on both sides by the sealing element (28).
The invention relates to a waterborne sound transducer (20) for receiving or transmitting waterborne sound (22) comprising a waterborne sound transducer (24) and a printed circuit board (26). The waterborne sound transducer (24) is designed to receive the waterborne sound (22) and to output a waterborne sound signal corresponding to the received waterborne sound and/or to transmit the waterborne sound based on a waterborne sound signal. The printed circuit board (26) is designed to provide the waterborne sound signal for signal processing (30). The waterborne sound transducer (24) is mechanically connected to the printed circuit board (26) by means of an adhesion agent and the waterborne sound transducer (24) is electrically connected to the printed circuit board (26).
The invention relates to a shock bearing device for electronics, comprising a first and a second circuit board carrier (22, 24) and a circuit board (26) on which the electronics is arranged. The circuit board (26) is arranged between the first and the second circuit board carriers (22, 24). The first circuit board carrier (22) has a recess (30) to accommodate a component (28) of the electronics. The first and the second circuit board carriers (22, 24) are connected to one another in order to enclose the circuit board (26).
Disclosed is a housing (20) for receiving a signal processing circuit board for processing electrical signals under water. The housing comprises a first connector-receiving device (22a) for receiving a first connector that provides a first part of the electrical signals and a second connector-receiving device (22b) for receiving a second connector that provides a second part of the electrical signals. The housing also comprises a signal distribution circuit board (23) having a first contact (28a) for contacting the first connector and a second contact (28b) for contacting the second connector, the signal distribution circuit board (23) being designed to provide the electrical signals from the first connector and the second connector of the signal processing device. The first connector-receiving device (22a) and the second connector-receiving device (22b) are sealed off in relation to the signal distribution circuit board (23) against the infiltration of water.
H01R 13/523 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
The invention relates to a reflector (20) for waterborne sound transducers (22), comprising a reflection plate (24) and a guide (26) for securing the reflection plate (24) to a watercraft (28). The reflection plate (24) is designed to reflect waterborne sound waves. A damping element (30) is arranged between the guide (26) and the reflection plate (24), wherein the damping element (30) has a progressive stiffness characteristic curve.
G10K 11/28 - Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using reflection, e.g. parabolic reflectors
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
A waterborne sound transducer (20) having a multiplicity of transducer units (22) is disclosed. The transducer units are arranged in a two-dimensional manner, wherein the transducer units (22) each have a first and a second contact face. The first contact faces of the transducer units (22) are each connected to a first electrode (24a). The second contact faces of the transducer units (22) are each connected to a second electrode (24b). The transducer units (22) are arranged in such a way that an envelope of the first contact faces of the transducer units (22) is pillow-shaped.
G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; navigation system for ships, Control systems for ships; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; Calculating devices; Computers and computer peripherals; Acoustic echo sounders for measuring distances for underwater sound; Group listening devices; Acoustic positioning and control apparatus; Minesweeper systems; Underwater telephone apparatus; Anti-collision apparatus; Navigation training simulators; projection apparatus assembled into viewing systems for simulators; Positioning devices for automatic target acquisition, target tracking, target classification and target engagement; Sonar installations and parts therefor for underwater vehicles; Signal processing installations; Signal processing installations for sonar installations; Waterborne sound sensors; Image compilers; Data processing apparatus for ship guidance systems, monitors for ship guidance systems; Control panels for ship guidance systems; Interface units for ship guidance systems; Gun scopes; Apparatus for controlling fault systems with external effects.
The invention relates to an underwater vehicle with a body and at least one propeller arranged on the body. The underwater vehicle further comprises a hydrodynamic element, which is arranged on the underwater vehicle, more particularly on the body, wherein the hydrodynamic element is designed to exert a compensation torque on the underwater vehicle and to counteract a propeller torque of the propeller on the underwater vehicle, especially to compensate for the propeller torque. The hydrodynamic element is designed as a passive hydrodynamic element.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Underwater vehicles and parts thereof, as far as contained in this class, in particular unmanned underwater vehicles, remote-controlled underwater vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles, used especially for mine detection and mine destruction.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic command, control and management systems, as well as software, for vessels and underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies for mine hunting, mine detection, mine classification, mine identification, mine sweeping and mine destruction with sonar systems and parts thereof and with navigation systems, namely, integrated electronic systems equipped with software designed for the control and navigation of unmanned surface vehicles in maritime mine countermeasure operations, featuring sonar data analysis for mine localization and classification, and navigation algorithms to facilitate maneuvering and targeted mine neutralization; electronic subsystems, namely, sonar systems and parts thereof as well as navigation systems designed for unmanned surface vehicles in maritime mine countermeasure operations for mine hunting, mine detection, mine classification, mine identification, mine sweeping and mine destruction; electronic systems, namely, sonar systems and parts thereof as well as navigation systems and electronic apparatus and instruments, for planning and supporting of missions, especially for planning and supporting of missions for mine hunting, mine detection, mine classification, mine identification, mine sweeping and mine destruction, namely, mission planning and support platforms featuring sonar systems, navigation modules, and related electronic apparatus and instruments, designed to facilitate maritime mine countermeasure operations; electronic systems, namely, electronic apparatus and instruments for guiding underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies, namely, homing underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies being designed for identification and destruction of mines and being equipped with or without explosive charge, fuze, TV-camera, active sonar, acoustic transponder system and optical fibers for signalling, namely, advanced guidance systems engineered for navigation and control of unmanned surface vehicles in maritime mine countermeasure operations; sonar equipment and parts thereof; devices for acquisition, processing, recording, sending, receiving, transmission or reproduction of data, sound or images, namely, computer hardware and software for receiving, processing, transmitting, and displaying data from underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies, namely, sonar interfaces, digital signal processors for acoustic data, underwater communication modems, and visualization workstations for sonar imagery and navigation data, for operational use in mine countermeasure missions and underwater vehicle guidance. Simulation and training systems, namely, sonar systems and parts thereof as well as navigation systems, namely, WECDIS (Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System)-based simulation environments for advanced maritime navigation training, and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, tactical control consoles, multi-function displays, and interactive input devices for navigation and for mine hunting, mine detection, mine classification, mine identification, mine sweeping and mine destruction in maritime mine countermeasure operations; Computer hardware; Computer software for the control and navigation of unmanned surface vehicles in maritime mine countermeasure operations; Fire extinguishers.
(2) Vehicles, namely, unmanned surface vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies; underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies, namely, homing underwater vehicles and underwater sliding bodies, with or without explosive charge, fuze, TV-camera, active sonar, acoustic transponder system and optical fibers for signalling.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
(1) Electric motors for propulsion mechanisms in torpedoes.
(2) Electronic controllers and navigational instruments for use in torpedoes; power supply systems, namely, batteries and power supply units for use in torpedoes; sonar heading systems; gyroscopes; depth sensors.
(3) Underwater sliding bodies, namely, torpedoes and their sections, namely, stern sections, propulsion sections, electronic sections, power sections, head sections with warhead or exercise head and sonar head; Underwater sliding bodies, namely, underwater rocket propulsion units.
(4) Explosives in the nature of warheads with explosive charges; torpedo accessory equipment, namely, exercise heads without explosive charges; torpedo launchers.
94.
SWITCHGEAR CABINAT WITH A SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO WHICH A COOLING CONDUIT IS CONNECTED
The invention relates to a switch cabinet having a support structure that is designed to house an assembly. A housing is connected to the support structure. Also, a cooling conduit is connected to at least one part of the support structure, the cooling conduit being designed to cool the part of the support structure that is connected to the cooling conduit.
The present invention relates to a method for detecting mines 30 below the water surface in shallow water, the method comprising the following steps: a) flying an aircraft 10 over a suspect region, an aircraft 10 having at least one first optical detection device 40 being selected as the aircraft 10, b) capturing a series of images, the series of images comprising 3 to 100 individual images, c) performing a disruptive factor analysis of the image series to eliminate surface effects, d) adjusting the contrast of the individual imagese) segmenting the image, f) selecting image segments having a predefined size and a predefined form, g) identifying the position of a potential mine 30.
The invention relates to a watercraft (10) comprising a first shaped charge (21), characterised in that a second shaped charge (22) is arranged behind the first shaped charge (21) in the effective direction of the first shaped charge (21), wherein the effective direction of the first shaped charge (21) and the effective direction of the second shaped charge (22) run to a common target point.
The present invention relates to a watercraft (10) having a hollow charge (20) and a gas chamber which is adjacent to the hollow charge (20) in the direction of action of the hollow charge (20), characterized in that the gas chamber is variable over the length in the direction of action of the hollow charge (20).
The invention relates to a device (18) for fastening acoustic transducers to a watercraft, said device comprising a traction means (20) which, in particular load-free, has a first dimension in a first lateral direction (y) and a second dimension in a second lateral direction (z) which differs from the first dimension (y), and a fastening element (22) which is designed to connect an acoustic transducer to the traction means.
The invention relates to a device (20) for receiving underwater sound with a plurality of underwater sound receiving assemblies (22), an underwater sound receiving assembly (22) comprising an underwater sound receiver (26), a sound reflector (28) and a sound window (24). A first underwater sound receiving assembly (22) is arranged adjacent to a second underwater sound receiving assembly (22) and a third underwater sound receiving assembly (22) is arranged adjacent to the second underwater sound receiving assembly (22). The first and the second underwater sound receiving assemblies (22) are at a first distance from one another and the second and the third underwater sound receiving assemblies (22) are at a second distance from one another, the first and the second distances being different from one another.
B63G 8/39 - Arrangements of sonic watch equipment, e.g. low-frequency, sonar
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
The invention relates to a weapon, said weapon having a casing (10), at least one explosive charge (60), and an detonator (30). The detonator (30) can be switched between a first state and a second state by a rotational or translational movement. The detonator (30) is designed to detonate the explosive charge (60) in the first state, and the detonator (30) is designed to not detonate the explosive charge (60) in the second state. The detonator (30) has at least one first marking (40) for the first state and a second marking (42) for the second state, and the casing (10) has a view window (20), wherein the first marking (40) can be viewed through the view window (20) when the detonator (30) is in the first state, and the second marking (42) can be viewed through the view window (20) when the detonator (30) is and the second state. The invention is characterized in that at least one first optical element (50) is arranged in the optical path between the markings (40, 42) of the detonator (30) and the view window (20), and the at least one first optical element (50) deflects the optical beam path.
F42C 15/184 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein a carrier for an element of the pyrotechnic or explosive train is moved using a slidable carrier
F42C 15/188 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein a carrier for an element of the pyrotechnic or explosive train is moved using a rotatable carrier
