Abstract

According to the present disclosure, there is provided a fuze system for attaching to a munition body, the fuze system comprising: a body comprising a foremost section; a fuze located in the body; a power generator, attached to the body, for generating electrical power and providing it to the fuze system, the power generator configured to generate electrical power by interacting with an airstream around the fuze system, wherein at least a part of the power generator is located behind the foremost section, the at least a part of the power generator being arranged to rotate relative to the foremost section of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 11/00 - Electric fuzes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mobile gun system. The mobile gun system comprises a chassis and a gun barrel mounted to the chassis such that when a projectile is fired from the gun barrel a recoil force causes recoil movement of the chassis. The mobile gun system further comprises a braking system for retarding the recoil movement of the chassis due to the recoil force from the firing of the projectile from the gun barrel. The mobile gun system further comprises a controller configured to control the braking system to retard said recoil movement of the chassis after a peak loading condition due to the firing of the projectile has passed. The present disclosure also relates to a method of operating a mobile gun system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 25/02 - Fluid-operated systems

Abstract

A signal acquisition device includes a signal channelizer module and a signal processing module. The signal channelizer module is configured to channelize an incoming signal from a moving platform into a first plurality of channels across a first range of frequencies to produce a first channelized signal, to channelize the first channelized signal into a second plurality of channels across a second range of frequencies to produce a second channelized signal, and to store the second channelized signal into a memory. The signal processing module is configured to retrieve the second channelized signal from the memory and search the second channelized signal for a signal of interest. The search may exclude channels tagged to be excised during the storing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of simulating a physical parameter at an interior of a pipe, wherein the pipe is arranged passing through an enclosure containing an ignition source, using computational fluid dynamics, the method comprising: providing a model of the enclosure, the pipe, the ignition source, a mesh of a fluid within the enclosure, and the fire suppression system; activating the ignition source; simulating the physical parameter at the interior of the pipe by modelling a fire propagating from the ignition source, radiation within the enclosure, soot within the enclosure, chemical species mixing within the enclosure, and turbulence of the fluid inside the enclosure, and by modelling heat transfer from the fluid in the enclosure through the pipe using a conjugate heat transfer model; activating the fire suppression system; and simulating the physical parameter at the interior of the pipe over time by additionally modelling water spray and water mist suppression within the enclosure, evaporation of water droplets within the enclosure, and water-droplets on an exterior surface of the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• A62C 3/00 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places
• A62C 35/60 - Pipe-line systems wet, i.e. containing extinguishing material even when not in use
• A62C 37/00 - Control of fire-fighting equipment
• A62C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]
• G06F 111/10 - Numerical modelling
• G06F 113/08 - Fluids
• G06F 113/14 - Pipes
• G06F 119/02 - Reliability analysis or reliability optimisationFailure analysis, e.g. worst case scenario performance, failure mode and effects analysis [FMEA]
• G06F 119/08 - Thermal analysis or thermal optimisation
• G06F 119/14 - Force analysis or force optimisation, e.g. static or dynamic forces
• G06F 111/08 - Probabilistic or stochastic CAD
• G06F 111/14 - Details relating to CAD techniques related to nanotechnology

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, there is provided a structural damper for providing damping of a primary structure, the structural damper comprising: a first acoustic black hole, ABH; a second ABH; and an actuator provided in contact with the first ABH and second ABH, wherein the actuator is configured to apply an actuating force to the first ABH and the second ABH.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 15/02 - 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
• B62D 24/02 - Vehicle body, not intended to move relatively to the vehicle frame, and mounted on vibration absorbing mountings, e.g. rubber pads
• E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
• F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion

Abstract

Disclosed is a RADAR system comprising a Constant False Alarm Rate, CFAR, function, wherein the CFAR function is arranged such that a detection threshold is determined at least partly on the basis of a window length which is of a variable length and the variable length is determined on the basis of a degree of variability in a first number of previous amplitude measurements of received signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/28 - Details of pulse systems
• G01S 7/292 - Extracting wanted echo-signals
• G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target

Abstract

A signal acquisition device includes a signal channelizer module and a signal processing module. The signal channelizer module is configured to channelize an incoming signal from a moving platform into a first plurality of channels across a first range of frequencies to produce a first channelized signal, to channelize the first channelized signal into a second plurality of channels across a second range of frequencies to produce a second channelized signal, and to store the second channelized signal into a memory. The signal processing module is configured to retrieve the second channelized signal from the memory and search the second channelized signal for a signal of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/7156 - Arrangements for sequence synchronisation
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects

Abstract

Techniques are provided for non-linear filtering of a signal for improved pulse detection and pulse width discrimination. A system implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes a first linear filter configured to filter an in-phase component of a received signal to a downsample bandwidth and a second linear filter configured to filter a quadrature phase component of the received signal to the downsample bandwidth. The system also includes a magnitude calculation circuit coupled to outputs of the first linear filter and the second linear filter and configured to generate a magnitude signal based on the filtered in-phase component and the filtered quadrature phase component of the received signal. The system further includes a median filter processor coupled to an output of the magnitude calculation circuit and configured to apply a median filter to the magnitude signal to generate a filtered signal having reduced noise while maintaining sharp edge transitions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 29/027 - Indicating that a pulse characteristic is either above or below a predetermined value or within or beyond a predetermined range of values
• H03H 17/02 - Frequency-selective networks

Abstract

A head tracking system HTS, configured to determine a head position and a head orientation of a user to which display images are configured to align with the outside world scene and are configured to be presented, the HTS comprising: one or more optical sensors generating an optical measurement; and a number of inertial sensors generating an inertial measurement; a processor configured to determine the head position and the head orientation from one or both of the one or more optical sensors and the number of inertial sensors and configured to: determine an optical tracking state from the optical measurement and an inertial tracking state from the inertial measurement; when both the optical tracking state and the inertial tracking state are valid, flagging/asserting HTS operation as normal; when both the optical tracking state and the inertial tracking state are invalid, flagging/asserting HTS failure; when the optical tracking state and the inertial tracking state are valid comparing the optical measurement and the inertial measurement to determine if the HTS can operate safely based on a predetermined tracking performance required by the system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for self-interference signal cancellation. A spectral density measurement system includes a self-interference cancellation circuit configured to generate a cancellation signal based on a first radio signal and a second radio signal, the first radio signal transmitted and the second radio signal received simultaneously. A first signal channel is configured to sample the first radio signal into a sampled first radio signal, and a second signal channel is configured to sample the second radio signal into a sampled second radio signal. The system further includes a cross power spectral density measurement module configured to generate a control signal for controlling the cancellation circuit based on the sampled first radio signal and the sampled second radio signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 17/10 - MonitoringTesting of transmitters
• H04B 17/20 - MonitoringTesting of receivers
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values

Abstract

Techniques are provided for detection and acquisition of signals. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes correlating an input signal with a code sequence at a first plurality of frequency offsets and generating a first bit vector representing locations of correlation detection peaks for each of the first plurality of frequency offsets; correlating the input signal with the code sequence at a second plurality of frequency offsets and generating a second bit vector representing locations of correlation detection peaks for each of the second plurality of frequency offsets; and generating a combined bit vector and accumulating the combined bit vectors over time. The method also includes identifying two consecutive correlation detection peaks in the accumulated combined bit vectors that are separated by a number of bit locations that correspond to a selected range of Doppler offsets; and generating a signal acquisition detection in response to the identification.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/7163 - Spread spectrum techniques using impulse radio

Abstract

Techniques for reducing harmonics of a local oscillator (LO) signal. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes splitting an LO signal into first and second LO signals using a passive splitting circuit. The method also includes generating one of either a first enable signal or a second enable signal based on the LO signal frequency. The method further includes amplifying and filtering the first LO signal to generate a first band LO signal, in response to the first enable signal, and amplifying and filtering the second LO signal to generate a second band LO signal, in response to the second enable signal. The method further includes combining, using a passive Wilkinson combiner, output paths of the first band processing circuit and the second band processing circuit to provide either the first band LO signal or the second band LO signal as a reduced harmonic LO signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03B 1/04 - Reducing undesired oscillations, e.g. harmonics

Abstract

Techniques are provided for detection and acquisition of signals. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes correlating an input signal with a code sequence at a first plurality of frequency offsets and generating a first bit vector representing locations of correlation detection peaks for each of the first plurality of frequency offsets; correlating the input signal with the code sequence at a second plurality of frequency offsets and generating a second bit vector representing locations of correlation detection peaks for each of the second plurality of frequency offsets; and generating a combined bit vector and accumulating the combined bit vectors over time. The method also includes identifying two consecutive correlation detection peaks in the accumulated combined bit vectors that are separated by a number of bit locations that correspond to a selected range of Doppler offsets; and generating a signal acquisition detection in response to the identification.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/707 - Spread spectrum techniques using direct sequence modulation
• H04B 1/69 - Spread spectrum techniques
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems
• H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
• G01S 7/292 - Extracting wanted echo-signals
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes
• H04L 7/04 - Speed or phase control by synchronisation signals
• H04B 1/7103 - Interference-related aspects the interference being multiple access interference

Abstract

An interposer that enables implementation of a flip-chip die in a wirebonded chip-and-wire circuit assembly includes an insulating substrate having a solder bump pad array on its upper surface that is compatible with the solder bump array of a flip-chip die. Wirebond pads provided along upper edges of the substrate are interconnected to at least some of the solder bump pads. Bonding the interposer to the circuit assembly housing floor, or through an opening to an underlying motherboard, places the wirebond pads proximate attachment points of adjacent wirebond dies, enabling wirebonding therebetween. Attachment pads on the interposer lower surface, in combination with interconnecting traces and vias, can enable connection directly through the housing opening to the underlying motherboard. Support components can be included within an edge cavity created beneath an overhang of a multi-layer substrate. A heat absorbing plate can be attached to the top of the flip-chip die.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates
• H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
• H01L 23/12 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates
• H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
• H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a cell assembly safety system comprising: a cell; a cell enclosure configured to hold the cell; and one or more sensors for monitoring characteristics of the cell to determine a safety value of the cell; wherein one of the one or more sensors comprises one or more acoustic sensors associated with the cell assembly and configured to sense one or more acoustic signatures representing respective electrochemical reactions in the cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/105 - Pouches or flexible bags

Abstract

A method of controlling an aquatic vessel comprises receiving (202) input data comprising a plurality of observations from a respective plurality of sensors and populating (206) a graph database with the plurality of observations of the input data. The graph database is based on a formal ontology that defines concepts and relationships relating to the plurality of sensors. Embodiments perform (208) a query on the graph database to generate (210) information configured to control the aquatic vessel and/or at least one component of the aquatic vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
• G06F 16/248 - Presentation of query results
• G06F 16/901 - IndexingData structures thereforStorage structures

Abstract

There is described a computer implemented method of training a machine learning model for domain generalisation. The method comprises: generating (202) a plurality of machine learning models which are different to each other; generating (204) a training data set and validation data set by partitioning a source data set using kernel k-means clustering to maximally domain shift the training set with respect to the validation set; training (206) and validating (208) the plurality of machine learning models; and selecting (210) the best performing model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 20/10 - Machine learning using kernel methods, e.g. support vector machines [SVM]
• G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
• G06F 16/55 - ClusteringClassification
• G06F 16/65 - ClusteringClassification
• G06N 3/096 - Transfer learning
• G06N 3/0985 - Hyperparameter optimisationMeta-learningLearning-to-learn

Abstract

There is provided an antenna system (200) and a method for driving an antenna. The antenna system (200) includes a balun (208), an amplifier (202) and an antenna (214). The balun (208) is configured to receive an unbalanced signal and to output a balanced signal. The amplifier (202) comprises a pair of transistors (204, 206) coupled to the balun (208) and configured to receive the balanced signal from the balun (208). The amplifier (202) is configured to output an amplified balanced signal based on the balanced signal. The antenna (210) is coupled to the amplifier (202) and configured to receive the amplified balanced signal from the amplifier (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 1/56 - Modifications of input or output impedances, not otherwise provided for
• H03F 3/24 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers of transmitter output stages
• H03F 3/195 - High-frequency amplifiers, e.g. radio frequency amplifiers with semiconductor devices only in integrated circuits
• H03F 3/26 - Push-pull amplifiersPhase-splitters therefor
• H03F 3/45 - Differential amplifiers
• H01Q 23/00 - Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H01Q 9/16 - Resonant antennas with feed intermediate between the extremities of the antenna, e.g. centre-fed dipole

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for self-interference signal cancellation. A self-interference cancellation method includes measuring an error between an output of a hardware cancellation circuit and an output of a software model of the hardware cancellation circuit. The method further includes estimating an amplitude error, a phase error, and a delay error based on the measured error and the output of the hardware cancellation circuit, and locating a largest frequency domain error peak in the measured error. The method further includes applying an all-pass filter to the estimated and measured signals at the peak error frequency to produce a filtered estimated signal and a filtered measured signal and optimizing the filtered estimated signal and the filtered measured signal to obtain an optimized canceller setting. The optimized canceller setting is provided to the hardware cancellation circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/525 - Hybrid arrangements, i.e. arrangements for transition from single-path two-direction transmission to single-direction transmission on each of two paths or vice versa with means for reducing leakage of transmitter signal into the receiver
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04L 5/12 - Channels characterised by the type of signal the signals being represented by different phase modulations of a single carrier

Abstract

A self-propelled gun system (10) comprising a chassis (200) to which is mounted a gun barrel (300) having a gun barrel axis (302). The system also has a chassis suspension system (400) comprising a first wheel arm (402) extending away from the chassis (200) to a first wheel (404), the first wheel (404) being rotatably mounted on the first wheel arm (402), the first wheel (404) configured for engagement with, and travelling along, a support surface (500) to support the chassis (200) a distance (Dz) apart from the support surface (500). There is also provided a recoil mitigation system (900) comprising a recoil support leg (902) which extends away from the chassis (200) to a foot end (904), the foot end (904) operable to engage with the support surface (500) during firing of a projectile (340) from the gun barrel (300). The foot end (904) of the recoil support leg (902) is operable to be spaced apart from the support surface (500) when the gun system (10) is in transit. The recoil support leg (902) is configured to react against recoil force (Fr) in the z-axis from the firing of a projectile (340) from the gun barrel (300). The recoil mitigation system (900) further comprising a wheel brake control device (600) configured for applying a braking force to the chassis first wheel (404) after the firing of a projectile (340) from the gun barrel (300) and after the rotatable first wheel (404) has started rotating along the support surface (500) in response to the firing of a projectile (340) from the gun barrel (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 23/56 - Arrangements for adjusting the gun platform in the vertical or horizontal position
• F41A 23/34 - Gun mountings, e.g. on vehiclesDisposition of guns on vehicles on wheeled or endless-track vehicles
• F41A 25/00 - Gun mountings permitting recoil or return to battery, e.g. gun cradlesBarrel buffers or brakes

Abstract

An addressably switchable interconnecting device, comprising an AXI stream switch having a plurality of input/output ports, configured so as to receive, into a first input/output port, data and control signals as well as a switch destination output port signal, to connect the first input/output port to a second input/output port depending on the switch destination output port signal, so as to pass the data and control signals from the first input/output port through the stream switch to the second input/output port, and further comprising a switch destination output port signal generating device for generating the switch destination output port signal from the data signal. Also a communication system and a communication protocol using the addressably switchable interconnecting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/40 - Bus structure

Abstract

A system and method of detecting a plurality of emitters in a single snapshot. The system includes an antenna that is operable to emit a beamwidth to intercept output signals emitted by a plurality of emitters in a search area. The system also includes a processor that is operable with the antenna for receiving the output signals. The system also includes at least one non-transitory machine readable medium that is operable to be accessed by the processor. The system also includes a computer program product that has instructions stored on the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium, wherein when the computer program product is executed by the processor, a process is carried out by the processor for detecting the plurality of emitters inside of the beamwidth of the direction finding antenna in a single snapshot.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 3/06 - Means for increasing effective directivity, e.g. by combining signals having differently-oriented directivity characteristics or by sharpening the envelope waveform of the signal derived from a rotating or oscillating beam antenna
• G01S 3/02 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves
• G01S 3/20 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using amplitude comparison of signals derived sequentially from receiving antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented directivity characteristics or from an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic derived by sampling signal received by an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic

Abstract

A method of scheduling commands for execution in a computing device includes receiving command data, where the command data includes a command to be executed on a processor and an execution start time for executing the command; storing the command data in a data storage; reading, responsive to determining that the execution start time is within an execution window, the command data from the data storage; and causing the command data to be output to a processor for execution. The method can include assigning a label to the command data, where the label corresponds to an address in the data storage, and where the command data is stored at, and read from, the address in the data storage. The method can include storing, responsive to determining that the execution start time is not within the execution window, the label, and the execution start time in a fast scheduler memory.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/04 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for rails
• C21D 1/20 - Isothermal quenching, e.g. bainitic hardening
• C21D 1/63 - Quenching devices for bath quenching
• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

Disclosed is a Target Generator, TG, for use with a RADAR system to generate a virtual target in response to the TG receiving a signal from the RADAR system, wherein the TG comprises first and second antennas arranged to receive the signal from the RADAR, the first and second antennas arranged such that they are separated by a defined distance, d, in a propagation direction of the signal from the RADAR.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A system, computing device and a computer-implemented method of tracking an object are disclosed. Embodiments obtain (302) a plurality of estimated states and covariances relating to a tracked object and associated with a respective plurality of tracking data sources, and process (304) the obtained plurality of estimated states and covariances using a modified Kalman filter process to generate an updated state and updated covariance. Embodiments generate (306) object tracking information using the updated state and updated covariance. The modified Kalman filter process comprises computing the updated state and the updated covariance in an update phase, wherein the computing of the updated state and the updated covariance is weighted according to relative confidence in the modified Kalman filter process and each of the plurality of tracking data sources.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
• G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
• G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of constructing a three-dimensional point cloud of a real-world environment in which an entity operates. The computer-implemented method comprises: receiving a first hyperspectral image from a first hyperspectral camera, and a second hyperspectral image from a second hyperspectral camera, wherein the first and second hyperspectral cameras are mounted to the entity; determining positions of regions in the first hyperspectral image and positions of the regions in the second hyperspectral image; determining three-dimensional positions associated with each region based on the respective positions of the regions in each of the first and second hyperspectral images, a separation distance between the first and second hyperspectral cameras, and an orientation angle of each of the first and second hyperspectral cameras; and constructing the three-dimensional point cloud to include a point at each determined three-dimensional positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level

Abstract

Disclosed is a maritime vessel configured to be deployed from a mothership, comprising a RADAR, wherein data from the RADAR is transmitted to a remote location for aggregation with other RADAR data to thereby extend overall RADAR coverage of an area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
• H01Q 1/34 - Adaptation for use in or on ships, submarines, buoys or torpedoes
• B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
• B63B 35/40 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for transporting marine vessels
• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 13/937 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of marine craft

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of classifying an object from a real-world environment in which an entity operates. The computer-implemented method comprising: receiving a hyperspectral image of the real-world environment from a hyperspectral camera mounted to the entity; obtaining a hyperspectral signature for each pixel of the hyperspectral image; identifying a material associated with each pixel based on the hyperspectral signature; clustering the pixels of the hyperspectral image into sub-objects based on the identified materials; comparing the sub-objects to sub-objects of known objects; and identifying the object based on the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/422 - Global feature extraction by analysis of the whole pattern, e.g. using frequency domain transformations or autocorrelation for representing the structure of the pattern or shape of an object therefor
• G06V 10/56 - Extraction of image or video features relating to colour
• G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 10/143 - Sensing or illuminating at different wavelengths
• G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
• G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
• G06V 10/58 - Extraction of image or video features relating to hyperspectral data
• G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
• G06V 10/762 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of generating a labelled map of a real-world environment in which an entity operates. The computer-implemented method comprises: amalgamating a three-dimensional point cloud of the real-world environment constructed using images from first and second cameras mounted to the entity, and a three-dimensional point cloud of the real-world environment constructed using hyperspectral images from first and second hyperspectral cameras mounted to the entity; amalgamating a classification of an object in the real-world environment obtained using images from the first and second cameras, and a classification of the object in the real-world environment obtained using hyperspectral images from the first and second hyperspectral cameras; identifying a point in the amalgamated three-dimensional point cloud that corresponds positionally with the amalgamated classified object; and generating the labelled map by labelling the identified point with the amalgamated classification.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects
• G06V 10/58 - Extraction of image or video features relating to hyperspectral data
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

A system (100) is provided for performing reconnaissance of coastal areas. The system comprises a first submersible vehicle (106) and a second submersible vehicle (108). The first submersible vehicle (106) is configured to deploy the second submersible vehicle (108). When deployed, the second submersible vehicle (108) is configured to move independently from the first submersible vehicle (106). The second submersible vehicle 108 comprises at least one sensing means that is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the coastal area under reconnaissance. Also disclosed herein is a main submersible vehicle (106); a deployable submersible vehicle (108); and a method (200) of performing reconnaissance of a coastal area using such a system (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an active linear throttle assembly. The method comprises receiving (1002) parameter data from a parameter sensing mechanism for a linearly moveable grip; predicting (1004) expected control data based on a haptic feedback model; and outputting (1006) control data based on the expected control data and actual control data to control an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64C 13/50 - Transmitting means with power amplification using electrical energy
• B64D 31/04 - Initiating means actuated personally

Abstract

A data transfer evaluation system and method for data transfer management are disclosed. For a data transfer request, bandwidth availability between communication nodes, during a period that incorporates a target commencement time for the requested data transfer, and transmittal data comprising a target transfer rate and a duration for an amount of data to be transferred at the target transfer rate are used to generate image data for a display unit to output an evaluation display that provides a visual indication as to whether the data transfer request is viable and that presents at least one graphical control element usable to modify the data transfer request to generate an updated evaluation display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, there is provided a locking system for locking a vehicle or item of cargo in a position on a surface, the locking system comprising: an electromagnetic locking arrangement configured to be selectively operatable to attract the vehicle or item of cargo, thereby to lock the vehicle or item of cargo in the position on the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft
• B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of classifying an object from a real-world environment in which an entity operates. The computer-implemented method comprises: receiving an image of the real-world environment from a camera mounted to the entity, and a hyperspectral image of the real-world environment from a hyperspectral camera mounted to the entity; inputting the image to a trained image classifier to classify an object from the image; constructing a semantic materials map of the real-world environment by labelling each pixel of the hyperspectral image with a material based on its hyperspectral signature; identifying the classified object in the semantic materials map; and verifying the classified object as one of valid and invalid based on whether the material of the object in the semantic materials map matches an expected material for the classified object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 20/60 - Type of objects
• G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of classifying an object from a real-world environment in which an entity operates, the computer-implemented method comprises: receiving a hyperspectral image of the real-world environment from a hyperspectral camera mounted to the entity; constructing a hyperspectral curve for each pixel of the hyperspectral image; generating an interim image by converting the hyperspectral image to one of a single and a three-channel image based on its hyperspectral curve; and inputting the interim image to a trained image classifier to classify an object from the real-world environment

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/143 - Sensing or illuminating at different wavelengths
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• G06V 10/56 - Extraction of image or video features relating to colour
• G06V 10/58 - Extraction of image or video features relating to hyperspectral data

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of classifying an object from a real-world environment in which an entity operates, the computer-implemented method comprises: receiving an image from a camera mounted to the entity and a hyperspectral image from a hyperspectral camera mounted to the entity; obtaining a plurality of object classifications from a plurality of different classifier models, respectively; and generating an object classification by amalgamating the plurality of object classifications, wherein the plurality of different classifier models includes at least one classifier model configured to generate an object classification using the image and at least one classifier model configured to generate an object classification using the hyperspectral image

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/143 - Sensing or illuminating at different wavelengths
• G06V 10/58 - Extraction of image or video features relating to hyperspectral data
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 20/60 - Type of objects
• G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
• G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an active linear throttle assembly. The method comprises receiving parameter data from a parameter sensing mechanism for a linearly moveable grip; determining a linear movement caused by the linearly moveable grip from the received parameter data; transducing the linear movement into a current value; and outputting control data based on the current value to control the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 31/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64D 31/14 - Transmitting means between initiating means and power plants

Abstract

Disclosed is a system comprising a plurality of virtual target generators (130) for use with a RADAR system, wherein each of the plurality of virtual target generators comprises: at least one receive channel and at least two transmit channels, whereby the at least one receive channel is arranged to receive a transmitted signal from the RADAR system, process the signal and to re transmit it via a first of the at least two transmit channels to present a virtual target to the RADAR system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 13/937 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of marine craft

Abstract

An active throttle assembly is described. The active throttle assembly comprises a linear motor, the linear motor comprising a linearly extending track and a carriage. The active throttle assembly further comprises a grip, wherein the grip is affixed to the carriage; a controller configured to control a current or voltage provided by a power supply to at least one of the linearly extending track or the carriage in order to control movement of the carriage with respect to the linearly extending track; and a detector configured to measure at least one of a kinematic variable of the grip or a force applied to the grip.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 31/02 - Initiating means
• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally

Abstract

An active throttle assembly comprising a grip (202) which is moveable linearly and a mount (204) to which the grip is attached. The mount and the grip are moveable together. The active throttle assembly also includes a rotary actuator (214) and a connector arranged to connect the rotary actuator to the mount, the connector comprising a rotatable portion (212) connected to the rotary actuator, wherein rotational movement of the rotary actuator is coupled to rotational movement of the rotatable portion, and a linearly moveable portion (210) connected to the rotatable portion, wherein rotation of the rotatable portion is coupled to linear movement of the linearly moveable portion. The mount is attached to the linearly moveable portion. The rotary actuator is configured to control, via the connector, a position of the grip, the rotary actuator moving rotationally in response to a control signal. The active throttle assembly also includes at least one detector (218) arranged to measure at least one of a kinematic variable associated with the grip and a force applied to the grip.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64D 31/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64C 13/50 - Transmitting means with power amplification using electrical energy
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements

Abstract

A method of controlling an autonomous vehicle D. The method comprises: determining a route plan for an autonomous vehicle according to a set task for the autonomous vehicle; operating the autonomous vehicle according to the route plan; determining a rendezvous point and operating the autonomous vehicle to go to the rendezvous point; and on reaching the rendezvous point determining, by the autonomous vehicle, whether a rendezvous condition is met, and if the rendezvous condition is not met determining, by the autonomous vehicle, a subsequent rendezvous point and operating the autonomous vehicle to go to the subsequent rendezvous point.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/697 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles for rendezvous of two or more vehicles, e.g. for in-flight refuelling

Abstract

A communications interconnect between the countermeasure controller of a countermeasure system and the dispenser containing the countermeasure payloads therein. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a power connection between the countermeasure controller and the countermeasure dispenser to deliver power to the countermeasure payloads, including smart payloads, utilizing existing vehicle wiring harnesses and wiring kits.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
• F41A 19/68 - Electric firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns

Abstract

A method of signifying an assurance status of an unassured user. The method includes steps of: installing a computer program product for assurance on a computer readable medium of an unassured user that is executable by a processor of the unassured user, and installing the computer program product for assurance on a computer readable medium of an assured user that is executable by a processor of the assured user. When executed, processor of the assured user is caused to: time tag an unassured datalink message received from the unassured user by an assured receiver of the assured user; send an assured location measurement and an assured datalink message to the unassured user from an assured transceiver of the assured user; compare an unassured location measurement received from the unassured user and the assured location measurement based on an assurance threshold; and signify an assurance status of the unassured user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/48 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system
• G01S 19/51 - Relative positioning
• G01S 19/52 - Determining velocity

Abstract

A watercraft with a hull for providing buoyancy to the watercraft, the hull comprising a modular keel receiver arranged on the underside of the hull. The watercraft has a power source and a controller. The modular keel receiver comprises a retaining means configured to receive and removably retain a keel module, a power interface configured to provide power from the power source to a keel module, and, a controller interface configured to communicate data between the controller and a keel module. A keel module for a watercraft, the keel module comprising an engagement means configured to engage with a retaining means of a watercraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 3/38 - Keels
• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 1/30 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils retracting or folding
• B63B 1/38 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction using air bubbles or air layers

Abstract

An energy harvesting system (50, 60) comprises a transducer (100) arranged to provide an output signal in response to deformation of the transducer (100) by an applied force to harvest energy from the applied force and a structure (200, 300) in mechanical communication with the transducer (100), deformation of the structure (200, 300) being arranged to cause deformation of the transducer (100). The structure (200, 300) comprises: a first portion (210, 310) arranged to provide a contacting surface; a second portion (220, 320) in mechanical communication with the transducer (100); and one or more third portions (230, 330) connecting the first portion (210, 310) and second portion (220, 320), wherein the one or more third portions (230, 330) comprise at least a region of varying thickness. Also provided is a structure (200, 300) for use in the energy harvesting system (50, 60), a projectile (2000) and a munition (3000).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
• H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors
• F42C 11/00 - Electric fuzes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fastening arrangement (F) for attaching a rail (10) within an inner space (S) of an armoured vehicle (V). Said armoured vehicle (V) comprises a hull (H) having an exterior layer (L1) and an interior layer (L2) configured to be arranged internally in connection to said exterior layer (L1). Said fastening arrangement (F) comprises one or more, from said exterior layer (L1) inwardly towards said inner space, protruding connection members (20). Said fastening arrangement (F) further comprises one or more joint members (30) connectable to said protruding connection members (20). Said one or more joint members (30) are configured to attach said rail (10) to said hull (H) via said one or more protruding connection members (20). The present invention also relates to an armoured vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41H 7/02 - Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation

Abstract

A hand-held tool enables accurate, micro-radian rotation of a control element. The tool includes an adjustment shaft extending distally from an adjusting element, and a reducer within a housing that mechanically couples the adjustment shaft to a distal tool shaft. Rotating the tool as a whole directly rotates the tool shaft, while rotating only the adjustment shaft causes the reducer to apply a smaller rotation to the tool shaft according to a reduction factor that can be between 16 and 1024. The adjusting element can be a manually rotated knob, or a motor, such as a stepper motor, actuated by a switch, such as a momentary contact, rocker, or pushbutton switch. The reducer can include one or more planetary gear stages, and/or one or more strain wave gear stages. The tool can have a length not more than 5 inches and a diameter not more than 0.6 inches.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 17/00 - Hand-driven gear-operated wrenches or screwdrivers
• B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose

Abstract

A monobit analog-digital converter (ADC) system and method are disclosed, the system comprising a front-end signal conditioning system equipped with a programmable attenuator and amplifier for processing analog signals, where the attenuator, which may include a cascade of programmable attenuator cells, is controlled by an attenuation control signal to adjust signal attenuation to cause a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in the negative domain, after which an amplifier amplifies the attenuated signal with the suitable SNR, where the amplified signal is then converted to a monobit signal by a monobit ADC, thereby achieving an ADC system that enables conditioning and digitizing of RF signals over a wide range of input signal powers with control over the output spectrum signal power and harmonics to achieve low-power real-time general-purpose broadband blocker detection for adaptive radios and for interference detection, main beam radar signal detection, and instantaneous frequency measurement, among other fields requiring general-purpose blocker identification with low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03M 1/12 - Analogue/digital converters
• H03M 1/08 - Continuously compensating for, or preventing, undesired influence of physical parameters of noise

Abstract

An energy harvesting system (50, 60) comprises a transducer (100) arranged to provide an output signal in response to deformation of the transducer (100) by an applied force to harvest energy from the applied force and a structure (200, 300) in mechanical communication with the transducer (100), deformation of the structure (200, 300) being arranged to cause deformation of the transducer (100). The structure (200, 300) comprises: a first portion (210, 310); a second portion (220, 320) in mechanical communication with the transducer (100); and one or more third portions (230, 330) connecting the first portion (210, 310) and second portion (220, 320), wherein the one or more third portions (230, 330) comprise one or more curved arms. Also provided is a structure (200, 300) for use in the energy harvesting system (50, 60), a projectile (2000) and a munition (3000).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
• H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors
• F42C 11/00 - Electric fuzes

Abstract

The present invention relates to an arrangement of an air intake device (100) of a vehicle (V), said air intake device (100) comprising an air inlet opening (O1) for introducing external air (A) into a space (S1), said space having at least one channel (C1, C2) for allowing air (A) introduced into said space (S1) to flow towards vehicle components for cooling, wherein said arrangement comprises a container (10) configured to be resiliently arranged within said space (S1) such that said container (S1), when subjected to a pressure associated with fluid (F) introduced into said inlet opening (O1) exceeding a predetermined threshold value, is allowed to move from an open position (OP), where air (A) introduced into said space (S1) is allowed to flow into said at least one channel (C1, C2), to a closed position (CP) at which said container (10) is configured to at least partly prevent flow of fluid into said at least one channel (C1, C2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air
• B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor
• F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
• F16K 31/12 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid

Abstract

A system for manufacturing shells of a ship, the system comprising: an array of elongate supports; and a plurality of diaphragms each configured to extend across (a row or column of) the array of supports, and shaped to receive a shell of a ship to define a selected curvature of the shell, wherein each diaphragm is removably attachable to two or more of the elongate supports to support the corresponding diaphragm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 73/00 - Building or assembling vessels or marine structures, e.g. hulls or offshore platforms
• B63B 73/50 - Building or assembling vessels or marine structures, e.g. hulls or offshore platforms characterised by forming methods, e.g. manufacturing of curved blocks
• B63B 73/60 - Building or assembling vessels or marine structures, e.g. hulls or offshore platforms characterised by the use of specific tools or equipmentBuilding or assembling vessels or marine structures, e.g. hulls or offshore platforms characterised by automation, e.g. use of robots
• B63B 75/00 - Building or assembling floating offshore structures, e.g. semi-submersible platforms, SPAR platforms or wind turbine platforms
• B63C 5/02 - StagingsScaffoldingShores or struts

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a ground-based air defence system comprising: a detection system configured to detect a target; a tracking system configured to identify, locate, and track the detected target; and a soft kill system configured to perform a countermeasure against the tracked target by interfering with the tracked target, wherein the detection system includes an active detection device and at least one passive detection device.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
• F41G 7/22 - Homing guidance systems
• F41H 11/02 - Anti-aircraft or anti-guided missile defence installations or systems
• G01S 7/38 - Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes
• G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
• G01S 13/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
• G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
• G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communicationCounter-measures

Abstract

There is provided a control surface arrangement for influencing fluid flow about a vehicle, the control surface arrangement comprising: a first control surface portion; a second control surface portion, the second control surface provided downstream of the first control surface portion relative to a fluid flow direction, the second control surface portion configured to be moveable relative to the first control surface portion; and a vortex generator surface arrangement arranged to induce vortices in a fluid flow passing over the first control surface portion and/or the second control surface portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 23/06 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces, not otherwise provided for by generating vortices
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B64C 9/08 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders bodily displaceable

Abstract

A system and computer-implemented method of data transfer. Embodiments comprise configuring a containerised application (210) to request data from an ambassador sidecar (208) in communication with a message broker (206), and receiving, at the ambassador sidecar, a data request from the containerised application. Embodiments further request, by the ambassador sidecar, the requested data from the message broker, and transmit, from the message broker, the requested data to the ambassador sidecar. Embodiments further transmit, from the ambassador sidecar, the requested data to the containerised application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
• H04L 67/562 - Brokering proxy services

Abstract

An antenna is provided. The antenna may comprise a magnetostrictive layer configured to, in receive mode, convert a magnetic field of a detected electromagnetic wave into mechanical strain, and a piezoelectric layer configured to, in receive mode, receive the mechanical strain from the magnetostrictive layer and produce a voltage output based thereon. The piezoelectric layer may comprise a memristive material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
• H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
• H10N 30/85 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive active materials

Abstract

XA24036 - 10 - ABSTRACT N2O5 Synthesis The present invention relates to the synthesis of N2O5, for the nitration of energetic materials. There is provided a method of synthesis of N2O5, comprising 5 the steps of reacting, silver nitrate in the presence of dry chlorine gas, at a temperature in the range of 40 ⁰C to 95 ⁰C in the presence of UV radiation, wherein the reaction product is collected via a cooled region less than 10 ⁰C. Fig 2 10

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 21/20 - Nitrogen oxidesOxyacids of nitrogenSalts thereof

Abstract

A method of providing a functionalized veil or tape for manufacture of fibre-reinforced composite parts, the method comprising: depositing functional particles (12) in and/or on a veil or tape (11), by flowing F a fluid (13), through the veil or tape (11), to provide the functionalized veil or tape, wherein the veil or tape comprises reinforcement fibres and the fluid includes functional particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/12 - Applying particulate materials
• C09J 7/21 - PaperTextile fabrics

Abstract

In some examples, a dual polarized dipole structure comprises a first dipole arm comprising a first dipole and a second dipole arm comprising a second dipole, the first and second dipoles being substantially planar and being joined to each other at a feed point of the dipole structure disposed at the centre of the first and second arms, whereby to form a dual polarized dipole radiating element for an antenna structure, wherein the first dipole arm and the second dipole arm are so arranged, with respect to a square unit cell, such that the first dipole and the second dipole are orthogonal to one another and so arranged as to lie on respective diagonals of the square unit cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
• H01Q 9/16 - Resonant antennas with feed intermediate between the extremities of the antenna, e.g. centre-fed dipole

Abstract

A guided vehicle that includes a propulsion system, a housing that is operably engaged with the propulsion system, a guidance device defining a viewing window and being operably engaged with the housing and is disposed inside of the housing, and a cover that is rotatably engaged with the housing and is configurable between a pre-flight configuration and a flight configuration. When the cover is provided in the pre-flight configuration, the viewing window is completely shielded by the cover, and when the cover is provided in the flight configuration, the viewing window is free from being shielded by the cover. When the propulsion system, the housing, and the guidance device collectively rotate in a first direction in flight, the covers rotates about the housing in a second direction opposite to the first direction wherein the cover transitions from the pre-flight configuration to the flight configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 10/46 - Streamlined nose conesWindshieldsRadomes
• F42B 15/08 - Self-propelled projectiles or missiles, e.g. rocketsGuided missiles for carrying measuring instruments
• G01D 11/26 - WindowsCover glassesSealings therefor

Abstract

A small form factor aircraft comprising: a body comprising an internal volume; at least one motor disposed within the internal volume; at least one lead screw driven by the at least one motor; at least one collar disposed at least partially within the internal volume of the body; at least one pair of wings, each wing being rotatably attached to the collar adjacent a forward or rear edge; at least one coupler, each coupler being rotatably coupled to a pair of adjacent wings, the coupler comprising a threaded, central section configured to engage with the at least one lead screw such that rotation of the at least one lead screw results in axial translation of the at least one coupler within and relative to the body; and a controller configured to control the at least one motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 3/40 - Varying angle of sweep
• F42B 10/14 - Stabilising arrangements using fins spread or deployed after launch, e.g. after leaving the barrel

Abstract

A system for supplying a flow of compressed air comprises an air cycle system (ACS) arranged to output a flow of cooled air, and an airflow recirculation path configured to direct the cooled air from the ACS to one or more locations requiring cooling. The ACS comprises an air compression stage, a heat exchange stage and an air expansion stage. The airflow recirculation path is also configured to direct the cooled air from said one or more locations to an inlet of the air compression stage of the ACS. The system further comprises an air outlet controllable to divert at least a portion of said compressed air away from the airflow recirculation path, thereby providing a supply of compressed air, and comprises an air inlet controllable to introduce air into the airflow recirculation path.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned

Abstract

An air vehicle assembly initialization and ejection system includes a canister configured to contain an air vehicle assembly, where the air vehicle assembly includes an onboard electronic system and at least one squib for ejecting the air vehicle assembly from the canister. The system further includes a magazine having a canister position configured to contain the canister. The system further includes a first signal path providing electrical communication of a first control signal between the canister position and the canister, the first control signal for causing the onboard electronic system to power up, and a second signal path providing electrical communication of a second control signal between the canister position and the canister, the second control signal for causing the at least one squib to detonate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/04 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for launching aircraft
• B64U 70/50 - Launching from storage containers, e.g. from submarine missile tubes
• F41F 1/00 - Launching apparatus for projecting projectiles or missiles from barrels, e.g. cannonsHarpoon guns

Abstract

A signal acquisition device includes an acquisition processor configured in a first modality, to correlate a set of RF signal samples across a plurality of time offset windows, wherein there are n streams and each of the n streams has a same frequency offset and a different time offset, and in a second modality, to correlate the set of RF signal samples across a plurality of frequency offset windows, wherein there are n streams and each of the n streams has a same time offset and a different frequency offset.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

Abstract

Techniques for adaptive signal processing. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an example includes converting T blocks of buffered time domain signals received from C channels of an antenna array to T blocks of frequency domain signals, wherein each frequency domain signal comprises N frequency domain bins. The method also includes calculating N covariance matrices based on the T blocks of frequency domain signals for each of the N bins and generating M combined covariance matrices by combining groups of covariance matrices from the N covariance matrices corresponding to a number of adjacent frequency domain bins. The method further includes generating M reduced covariance matrices by extracting a portion from each of the M combined covariance matrices, the portion corresponding to Z of the T blocks. The method further includes calculating weights based on the M reduced covariance matrices to control the antenna array.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems
• G06F 17/14 - Fourier, Walsh or analogous domain transformations
• G06F 17/15 - Correlation function computation
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control unit in an active inceptor configurable to generate force feedback in a linked active inceptor system, comprising: a first connection configured when an operation is performed to drive a motor and in response thereto the motor to generate an associated force feedback at the active inceptor; and a second connection configured when the operation is performed to drive a remote motor in a remote active inceptor and in response thereto the remote motor to generate the associated feedback at the remote active inceptor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
• H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive

Abstract

Techniques for adaptive signal processing. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an example includes converting T blocks of buffered time domain signals received from C channels of an antenna array to T blocks of frequency domain signals, wherein each frequency domain signal comprises N frequency domain bins. The method also includes calculating N covariance matrices based on the T blocks of frequency domain signals for each of the N bins and generating M combined covariance matrices by combining groups of covariance matrices from the N covariance matrices corresponding to a number of adjacent frequency domain bins. The method further includes generating M reduced covariance matrices by extracting a portion from each of the M combined covariance matrices, the portion corresponding to Z of the T blocks. The method further includes calculating weights based on the M reduced covariance matrices to control the antenna array.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path

Abstract

Techniques for spoofer protection for GNSS receivers. An example methodology includes receiving one or more characteristics of a detected spoofer signal provided by a GNSS spoofer characterization system. The spoofer signal is transmitted by a GNSS spoofer. The one or more characteristics of the detected spoofer signal may include, for instance, one or more of a direction to the GNSS spoofer, a range to the spoofer, a location of the spoofer, and a code type of the detected spoofer signal. The methodology continues with generating parameters for a simulated GNSS signal that is configured to block the GNSS spoofer and transmitting the simulated GNSS signal in the direction of the GNSS spoofer. The parameters can be generated based on the provided one or more characteristics of the detected spoofer signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/21 - Interference related issues
• G01S 19/03 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers

Abstract

An apparatus for non-contacting measurement of the temperatures of rotatable elements, such as prism elements of a Risley prism assembly, includes IR emissive patches applied to radially outward facing surfaces of the rotatable elements, reflective surfaces configured to axially reflect black body IR radiation emitted by the patches, IR sensors located behind the rotatable elements and configured to sense the reflected black body radiation, and a controller configured to receive data from the IR sensors and determine therefrom the temperatures of the rotatable elements. In embodiments, none of the IR sensors extends radially beyond a housing of the rotatable elements, and in some embodiments the IR sensors do not extend radially beyond a diameter of a largest of the rotatable elements. The apparatus can further include patches oriented axially rearward and associated IR sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
• G01J 5/02 - Constructional details

Abstract

A cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system. The cannon system (10) comprises a cannon turret assembly system (100) comprising a turret assembly (102) for supporting a cannon (104). The turret assembly (102) is rotatably mounted to a support structure (20) such that it is rotatable about a z-axis to travel in a traverse path (106). The turret assembly (102) comprises a cannon assembly support (120) and a cannon assembly (140) pivotably mounted to the cannon assembly support (120) such that it can pivot at least 90 degrees but no more thanl 90 degrees about a cannon pivot axis (150).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 27/20 - Drives for turret movements
• F41A 27/18 - Mechanical systems for gun turrets

Abstract

An ammunition feed unit system (500) for loading an ammunition component (30) into a firing chamber (110) of a cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system. The ammunition feed unit system (500) comprises an ammunition feed unit (200) and an intermediate ammunition loading unit (600). The ammunition feed unit (200) comprises an ammunition storage rack (202) defining an ammunition component transport path (205) extending in a transport direction (TD1) from an ammunition storage rack inlet (204) to an ammunition storage rack outlet (206). The intermediate ammunition loading unit (600) comprises a support frame (602) centred on, and rotatable about, a z-axis. A plurality of ammunition component support bays (604) are fixed to the support frame (602), the ammunition component support bays (604) being spaced apart from one another around the central axis. Each ammunition component support bay (604) has an ammunition component support bay inlet (606) for the delivery of an ammunition component (30) therethrough to the ammunition component support bay (604) from an ammunition source. Each ammunition component support bay (604) is open at their upper side to define an outlet (608) for the delivery of an ammunition component (30) therethrough from the ammunition component support bay (604) to the ammunition storage rack inlet (204).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/21 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating in a vertical direction
• F41A 9/26 - Feeding of unbelted ammunition using a movable magazine or clip as feeding element using a revolving drum magazine
• F41A 9/37 - Feeding two or more kinds of ammunition to the same gunFeeding from two sides
• F41A 9/45 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position the cartridge chamber or the barrel as a whole being tiltable between a loading and a firing position

Abstract

A cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system. The cannon system (10) comprises a cannon turret assembly system (100), an ammunition feed unit (200) and an ammunition supply system (300). The cannon turret assembly system (100) comprises a turret assembly (102) and a cannon (104). The turret assembly (102) is rotatably mounted to the support structure (20). The cannon (104) is mounted to the turret assembly (102). The ammunition feed unit (200) comprises an ammunition storage rack (202). The ammunition feed unit (200) is mounted to, and moveable with, the cannon (104). The ammunition supply system (300) comprises a first magazine (310) with a first magazine outlet (312) and a second magazine (320) with a second magazine outlet (322). The first magazine (310) is spaced apart from the second magazine (320) around the traverse path (106). The cannon turret assembly system (100) is operable to position the ammunition feed unit (200) at a first position (P1) on the traverse path (106) in which the ammunition storage rack inlet (204) is aligned with the first magazine outlet (312); and operable to position the ammunition feed unit (200) at a second position (P2) on the traverse path (106) in which the ammunition storage rack inlet (204) is aligned with the second magazine outlet (322).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/37 - Feeding two or more kinds of ammunition to the same gunFeeding from two sides
• F41A 9/09 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines
• F41A 27/18 - Mechanical systems for gun turrets
• F41A 9/01 - Feeding of unbelted ammunition
• F41A 9/45 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position the cartridge chamber or the barrel as a whole being tiltable between a loading and a firing position
• F41A 9/60 - Empty-cartridge-case or belt-link collectors or catchers

Abstract

There is provided an acoustic black hole comprising: in a first axis, along a line, a variation from a first characteristic to a second characteristic to a third characteristic, wherein the acoustic black hole comprises a taper from the first characteristic to the third characteristic, and wherein the second characteristic is a deviation from the taper.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/162 - Selection of materials
• 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

Abstract

There is provided an acoustic black hole comprising: in a first axis, a variation from a first characteristic to a second characteristic, along a line; in a second axis different to the first axis, a variation from a first characteristic to a second characteristic, along the second axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general

Abstract

There is provided an acoustic black hole comprising: in a first axis, a taper from a first thickness to a second thickness, along a line; in a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and away from the line, one or more regions of different spatial property relative to a spatial property of the ABH at the line.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general

Abstract

Disclosed is a kit of parts configured to form an effector. The kit comprises a modular kinetic/non-kinetic effect component that is connectable to at least one further modular component to configure the effector for use in one of a plurality of different use cases. Also disclosed are a modular effector system and a method of forming an effector.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 12/02 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
• F42B 17/00 - Rocket torpedoes, i.e. missiles provided with separate propulsion means for movement through air and through water
• F42B 12/42 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of illuminating type, e.g. carrying flares
• F42B 12/44 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of incendiary type
• F42B 15/20 - Missiles having a trajectory beginning below water surface
• F42B 12/00 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
• F42B 12/56 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies
• F42B 21/00 - Depth charges
• F42B 19/46 - Marine torpedoes, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarinesSea mines having self-propulsion means adapted to be launched from aircraft

Abstract

A cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system, the cannon system (10) configured for firing an ammunition component (30). The ammunition component (30) comprises a casing (32). The cannon system (10) comprises a cannon (104) provided with a firing chamber (110), the firing chamber (110) has an inlet (190) for receiving an ammunition component (30) and an outlet (192) for the ejection of the ammunition casing (32). There is provided a duct (193) with an inlet (194) and an outlet (195), the duct inlet (194) is aligned with the firing chamber casing outlet (192) and is configured for receiving the casing (32) from the firing chamber casing outlet (192). The duct (193) defines a guide path for transport of the casing (32) from the duct inlet (194) to the duct outlet (195). The duct outlet (195) is configured for allowing the passage of the casing (32) therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/45 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position the cartridge chamber or the barrel as a whole being tiltable between a loading and a firing position
• F41A 9/55 - Fixed guiding means, mounted on, or near, the cartridge chamber

Abstract

A cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system. The cannon system (10) comprises a cannon turret assembly system (100) comprising a turret assembly (102) for supporting a cannon (104). The turret assembly (102) is rotatably mounted to a support structure (20) such that it is rotatable about a z-axis to travel in a traverse path (106). The turret assembly (102) comprises a cannon assembly support (120) and a slew ring (130) with a radially outer engagement surface (132). The slew ring (130) is coupled to and rotatable with the cannon assembly support (120). The cannon assembly support (120) comprises an actuator (133) with an engagement member (137) for engagement with the radially outer engagement surface (132). The actuator (133) is mounted radially outwards of the slew ring (130).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 27/20 - Drives for turret movements
• F41A 27/22 - Traversing gear

Abstract

An ammunition feed unit (200) for loading an ammunition component (30) into a firing chamber (110) of a cannon system (10) which forms part of a weapon sub-system. The ammunition feed unit (200) comprises a gate unit (210) and a plurality of ammunition storage racks (202). The gate unit (210) comprises a gate unit wall (218) defining an ammunition component receiving housing (212) which defines a gate chamber (214) and a gate unit opening (216) configured to receive one ammunition component (30) at a time into the gate chamber (214). The gate unit (210) is operable to align the gate unit opening (216) with each of the ammunition storage rack outlets (206) and configured such that when the gate unit opening (216) is aligned with one of the ammunition storage rack outlets (206), the gate unit (210) gate unit wall (218) is deployed across the or each other ammunition storage rack outlet (206) to prevent the passage of an ammunition component (30) therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/11 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging in a horizontal plane
• F41A 9/21 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating in a vertical direction
• F41A 9/22 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating in a horizontal direction
• F41A 9/37 - Feeding two or more kinds of ammunition to the same gunFeeding from two sides

Abstract

According to the present disclosure there is provided a switch for controlling provision of an electrical signal to control electronics of a munition, the switch comprising: a flexure member in the form of a flexible circuit board, the flexure member configured to deflect due to acceleration of the switch, wherein, in use, deflection of the flexure member is used to change a switch state of the switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/06 - Electric contact parts specially adapted for use with electric fuzes
• H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
• F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically

Abstract

There is provided a composition and method of deposing an initiatory composition, said composition, comprising a: There is provided a composition and method of deposing an initiatory composition, said composition, comprising a: (i) a nanothermite suspension of a metal (M) oxide and a metal (M′) in a solvent, wherein the average particle size of the metal (M) oxide and a metal (M′) is less than 1000 nm, provided that (M)≠(M′), There is provided a composition and method of deposing an initiatory composition, said composition, comprising a: (i) a nanothermite suspension of a metal (M) oxide and a metal (M′) in a solvent, wherein the average particle size of the metal (M) oxide and a metal (M′) is less than 1000 nm, provided that (M)≠(M′), (ii) wherein said nanothermite suspension comprises a charging reagent comprising a reagent capable of forming a stable complex with each of the metal (M) oxide and the metal (M′), to from a metal (M) oxide complex, and a metal (M′) complex that have the same electrostatic charge, such that said metal (M) oxide complex and a metal (M′) complex repel each other in said suspension, wherein the admixture of the binder, nanothermite suspension charging reagent, has been caused to be mixed under Resonant Acoustic Mixing to provide a stable suspension of a nanothermite complex.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
• B22F 1/054 - Nanosized particles
• B22F 1/10 - Metallic powder containing lubricating or binding agentsMetallic powder containing organic material
• B22F 1/107 - Metallic powder containing lubricating or binding agentsMetallic powder containing organic material containing organic material comprising solvents, e.g. for slip casting
• B22F 1/12 - Metallic powder containing non-metallic particles
• C06B 33/02 - Compositions containing particulate metal, alloy, boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium with at least one oxygen supplying material which is either a metal oxide or a salt, organic or inorganic, capable of yielding a metal oxide with an organic non-explosive or an organic non-thermic component
• C06B 45/04 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix
• C22C 1/05 - Mixtures of metal powder with non-metallic powder
• F42C 19/08 - PrimersDetonators

Abstract

A transparent horizontal gradient freeze (HGF) furnace enables determining a crystallizing growth rate of an ingot by optically monitoring the rate at which a solid/liquid interface traverses across a charge of melted precursor material. The crystallization can be recorded for subsequent analysis, or a machine vision system can monitor and report the solid/liquid traversing rate in near real time, thereby enabling automated regulation of the growth rate to ensure uniform growth. Embodiments implement the disclosed furnace to produce crystalline or polycrystalline indium antimonide mixed with 1.8 wt % nickel antimonide (InSb:NiSb) at a growth rate specified according to required InSb:NiSb properties and a predetermined relationship between the growth rate and the properties of the NiSb needles formed in the ingot. Growth rates can be between 0.02 and 0.08 cm/hr for substantially single crystal ingots, and between 0.5 and 1.5 cm/hr for polycrystalline ingots. The InSb:NiSb can be doped with tellurium.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 13/28 - Controlling or regulating
• C30B 13/10 - Single-crystal growth by zone-meltingRefining by zone-melting adding crystallising materials or reactants forming it in situ to the molten zone with addition of doping materials
• C30B 13/14 - Crucibles or vessels
• C30B 13/16 - Heating of the molten zone
• C30B 29/40 - AIIIBV compounds

Abstract

Various systems and methods for leveraging legacy countermeasure dispensing systems (CMDSs). The legacy CMDSs are leveraged through the expansion of breechplates and magazines in a CMDS by expanding the amount of expendables carried by a CMDS while still maintaining the legacy sequencer and dispenser in a legacy military platform, such as an aircraft. In addition, various circuitry systems are included in a circuit card of the breechplate for duplicating and/or expanding the firing lines provided in a legacy CMDS.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/68 - Electric firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns
• B64D 1/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles
• F41A 19/70 - Electric firing pinsMountings therefor
• F41F 7/00 - Launching-apparatus for projecting missiles or projectiles otherwise than from barrels
• F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material

Abstract

A communications interconnect between the countermeasure controller of a countermeasure system and the dispenser containing the countermeasure payloads therein. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a power connection between the countermeasure controller and the countermeasure dispenser to deliver power to the countermeasure payloads, including smart payloads, utilizing existing vehicle wiring harnesses and wiring kits.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/68 - Electric firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns
• B64D 1/04 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles the articles being explosive, e.g. bombs
• F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means

Abstract

There is herein provided a collapsible solar panel system. The collapsible solar panel comprises a first panel and a second panel, each panel having or comprising a corresponding solar panel and a hinge positioned between a first side of the first panel and a first side of the second panel. The hinge comprises a flexible element configured to bend along a fold line to allow relative movement between the first panel and the second panel, the fold line being substantially parallel to the first side of the first panel and the first side of the second panel. The collapsible solar panel system is movable between a flat configuration wherein the first panel and second panel lie in substantially the same plane and a folded configuration wherein the first panel lies in a different plane to the second panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• H02S 20/00 - Supporting structures for PV modules

Abstract

A guided vehicle that includes a body, a propulsion system operably engaged inside of the body, a housing operably engaged with the body and encasing a guidance device inside of the housing, a viewing window of the guidance device, and a cover moveably engaged with the housing, wherein the cover is moveable between a pre-flight configuration and a flight configuration. In the pre-flight configuration, the cover covers the viewing window. In the flight configuration, the cover is configured to expose the viewing window in the flight configuration in response to an impulse of acceleration generated by a launch of the guided vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 10/46 - Streamlined nose conesWindshieldsRadomes
• F41G 7/22 - Homing guidance systems
• F42B 10/18 - Stabilising arrangements using fins spread or deployed after launch, e.g. after leaving the barrel using a longitudinally slidable support member

Abstract

A communications interconnect between the countermeasure controller of a countermeasure system and the dispenser containing the countermeasure payloads therein. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a power connection between the countermeasure controller and the countermeasure dispenser to deliver power to the countermeasure payloads, including smart payloads, utilizing existing vehicle wiring harnesses and wiring kits.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• F41J 2/02 - Active targets transmitting infrared radiation
• F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
• F42B 12/48 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances smoke-producing
• F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
• F41H 3/00 - Camouflage, i.e. means or methods for concealment or disguise

Abstract

A communications interconnect between the countermeasure controller of a countermeasure system and the dispenser containing the countermeasure payloads therein. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a power connection between the countermeasure controller and the countermeasure dispenser to deliver power to the countermeasure payloads, including smart payloads, utilizing existing vehicle wiring harnesses and wiring kits.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/04 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles the articles being explosive, e.g. bombs
• B64D 7/04 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms fixedly mounted
• F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
• F41A 19/60 - Electric firing mechanisms characterised by the means for generating electric energy
• F41A 19/70 - Electric firing pinsMountings therefor
• F41F 3/042 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets the launching apparatus being used also as transport container for the rocket
• F41F 3/06 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets from aircraft
• F41F 3/065 - Rocket pods, i.e. detachable containers for launching a plurality of rockets
• F42B 5/08 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile modified for electric ignition
• F42B 5/145 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances
• F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
• B64D 1/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles
• B64D 7/02 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
• F41A 19/58 - Electric firing mechanisms
• F41A 19/69 - Electric contacts or switches peculiar thereto
• F41F 3/04 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets
• F42B 5/02 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile
• F42B 5/03 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile containing more than one missile

Abstract

A countermeasure dispensing system (CMDS) that expands a legacy set of firing lines to a set of expanded firing lines and a set of polling lines. CMDS includes a sequencer, a breechplate that has a set of fire pins, an embedded fire select multiplexing (EFSM) assembly that is operatively connected with the breechplate and the sequencer. The EFSM assembly includes a set of firing lines that operatively connects with the sequencer and the set of fire pins of the breechplate, wherein at least one firing line is configurable for a desired state. The EFSM assembly also includes a set of polling lines that operatively connects with the sequencer and a control logic circuit (CLC) of the EFSM to configure the desired state for the at least one firing line.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
• B64D 7/00 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft
• F41A 19/68 - Electric firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns
• F42B 4/26 - FlaresTorches

Abstract

A signal acquisition device includes a first stage processing module and a second stage processing module. The first stage processing module is configured to correlate a first set of a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signal samples to a plurality of generated tones, and to output a plurality of interpolated (candidate) tones each having first correlation magnitudes exceeding a first threshold value. The second stage processing module is configured to correlate a second set of the RF signal samples to a plurality of code signals, and to output a plurality of output tones each having second correlation magnitudes exceeding a second threshold value, where the second set of RF signal samples correspond to the interpolated tones.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/24 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system

Abstract

A sample and hold amplifier output buffer with the low leakage of metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) combined with the linearity and dynamic range of silicon-germanium (SiGe) bipolar junction transistors (BJT). In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a sample and hold amplifier output buffer placing a MOSFET input device between the base and emitter of a high linearity SiGe BJT.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors

Abstract

A countermeasure dispensing system (CMDS) that expands a legacy set of firing lines to a set of expanded firing lines and a set of polling lines. CMDS includes a sequencer, a breechplate that has a set of fire pins, an embedded fire select multiplexing (EFSM) assembly that is operatively connected with the breechplate and the sequencer. The EFSM assembly includes a set of firing lines that operatively connects with the sequencer and the set of fire pins of the breechplate, wherein at least one firing line is configurable for a desired state. The EFSM assembly also includes a set of polling lines that operatively connects with the sequencer and a control logic circuit (CLC) of the EFSM to configure the desired state for the at least one firing line.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/68 - Electric firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns
• F41A 19/58 - Electric firing mechanisms
• F41A 19/65 - Electric firing mechanisms for automatic or burst-firing mode for giving ripple fire, i.e. using electric sequencer switches for timed multiple-charge launching, e.g. for rocket launchers
• F41A 19/69 - Electric contacts or switches peculiar thereto

Abstract

An electronic warfare (EW) system that is to be installed on a platform has a plurality receivers that are part of the EW system. A first receiver may be an electronic countermeasure (ECM) component to generate a jamming signal. The first receiver operates at a first bandwidth. A second receiver may be a radar warning (RW) component to discriminate characteristics of an incoming first signal from a first emitter. The EW system has a processor that executes instructions to integrate a blanking technique for the RW component and the ECM component to interoperate to collect data at the same time on each respective receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/38 - Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes
• G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

Abstract

An electronic warfare (EW) system that is to be installed on a platform has a plurality receivers that are part of the EW system. A first receiver may be an electronic countermeasure (ECM) to discriminate characteristics of an incoming first signal from a first emitter. The first receiver operates at a first bandwidth on a first scan schedule. A second receiver may be a radar warning (RW) component to discriminate characteristics of an incoming second signal from a second emitter. The second receiver operates at a second bandwidth on a second scan schedule. The EW system has a processor that executes instructions to interleave the first scan schedule and second scan schedule. Interleaving the first scan schedule and the second scan schedule may provide the EW system as an integrated EW system with predictable performance that is optimized for environmental load and receiver allocation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/38 - Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes

Abstract

Techniques are provided for improved precision timekeeping for a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes generating a system clock signal at a reference frequency, the system clock signal having a first frequency stability. The method also includes generating an auxiliary clock signal at an auxiliary clock frequency, the auxiliary clock signal having a second frequency stability that is greater than the first frequency stability, wherein the auxiliary clock frequency differs from the reference frequency by a frequency offset. The method further includes calculating corrections to the auxiliary clock signal based on a measure of error in the frequency offset and on an estimate of error in the auxiliary clock frequency. The method further includes using the calculated corrections to generate a timing signal, during absence of received GPS satellite signals (e.g., during times when less than four satellite signals are received).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03L 7/06 - Automatic control of frequency or phaseSynchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop
• G04R 20/02 - Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal the radio signal being sent by a satellite, e.g. GPS
• G06F 1/12 - Synchronisation of different clock signals
• G06F 17/18 - Complex mathematical operations for evaluating statistical data
• H03L 1/00 - Stabilisation of generator output against variations of physical values, e.g. power supply

Abstract

Techniques are provided for power management of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes calculating a pedestal ionospheric delay based on a phase difference between a first GPS signal at a first center frequency and a second GPS signal at a second center frequency. The method also includes powering off a processing chain configured to provide the second GPS signal. The method further includes calculating, at periodic intervals, a secondary ionospheric delay based on a phase difference between an upper sideband and a lower sideband of the first GPS signal and accumulating differences between consecutively calculated secondary ionospheric delays. The method further includes, in response to the accumulated differences exceeding a threshold value, powering on the processing chain configured to provide the second GPS signal and recalculating the pedestal ionospheric delay.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/34 - Power consumption
• G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
• G01S 19/37 - Hardware or software details of the signal processing chain

Abstract

An electronic warfare (EW) system that is to be installed on a platform has a plurality receivers that are part of the EW system. A first receiver discriminates characteristics of an incoming first signal. These first signal characteristics are indicative of a source direction or geolocation of a first emitter producing the first signal. The first receiver operates at a first bandwidth. A second receiver discriminate characteristics of an incoming second signal. These second signal characteristics are indicative of a source direction or geolocation of a second emitter producing the second signal. The second receiver operates at a different second. One or both of the first emitter and the second emitter are at a point of interest (POI). The EW system has a processor that executes instructions for managed extensions to implement an adaptive scan schedule to report a correct and unambiguous identification (CUID) of the POI.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/38 - Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes
• G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

Abstract

An integrated antenna and tether structure includes (i) a core including a first dielectric material, (ii) a first layer including a second dielectric material and a first conductive material thereon, the first layer wrapped around at least a section of the core, (iii) a plurality of wires including a second conductive material and wrapped around at least a section of the first layer, (iv) a second layer including a third dielectric material and a third conductive material thereon, the second layer wrapped around at least a section of the plurality of wires, and (v) an outer layer comprising a fourth dielectric material, the outer layer wrapped around at least a section of the second layer. In an example, the antenna structure is to transmit signals at a frequency of at most 50 Megahertz (MHz).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 7/08 - Ferrite rod or like elongated core
• H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

Abstract

A calibration assembly for a guided vehicle. The calibration assembly includes an orientation marker that operably engages with a first guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. The calibration assembly also includes an imaging assembly that operably engages with and is in electrical communication with a second guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. When the imaging assembly captures the orientation marker at a translated position for at least one cycle, the imaging assembly calibrates a rotational displacement between a first guidance direction of the first guidance apparatus and a second guidance direction of the second guidance apparatus based on an angular displacement of the orientation marker measured between a zeroed position denoting the first guidance direction and the translated position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
• F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
• G01C 11/04 - Interpretation of pictures
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

A calibration assembly for a guided vehicle. The calibration assembly includes an orientation marker that operably engages with a first guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. The calibration assembly also includes an imaging assembly that operably engages with and is in electrical communication with a second guidance apparatus of the guided vehicle. When the imaging assembly captures the orientation marker at a translated position for at least one cycle, the imaging assembly calibrates a rotational displacement between a first guidance direction of the first guidance apparatus and a second guidance direction of the second guidance apparatus based on an angular displacement of the orientation marker measured between a zeroed position denoting the first guidance direction and the translated position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means

Abstract

Techniques for direction finding and geolocation of a GPS spoofer. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes steering a beam in a direction selected from a search constellation and measuring a first signal power received through the steered beam. The method also includes steering a null in the selected direction and measuring a second signal power received through the steered null. The method further includes calculating a difference between the first signal power and the second signal power and estimating an angle of arrival (AOA) of the GPS spoofer signal as the selected direction if the calculated difference exceeds a threshold power value. In some such examples, the method includes accumulating signals having four similar estimated AOAs, associated with unique pseudo-random noise codes, and employing a GPS receiver to calculate a candidate position of a source of the GPS spoofer signals based on the accumulated signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/21 - Interference related issues
• G01S 3/04 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves Details
• G01S 3/20 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using amplitude comparison of signals derived sequentially from receiving antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented directivity characteristics or from an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic derived by sampling signal received by an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic
• G01S 19/30 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system code related