Real-time ballistic solutions for moving-target aiming calculations
US10415933B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G3/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are techniques for determining an aiming adjustment amount, in terms of both vertical and horizontal aiming adjustments, to shoot a target at a target range by iteratively solving for the projectile trajectory (e.g., projectile drop or path and deflection) such that the iteratively calculated projectile trajectory is determined to pass through the target location within a predetermined threshold amount (e.g., at a projectile path calculation of about zero). Also disclosed are techniques for indicating whether a projectile has supersonic, transonic, or subsonic speed at a given range. Additionally, techniques are disclosed for iteratively determining an aiming adjustment amount that compensates for a moving target.
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