Methodology for bore sight alignment and correcting ballistic aiming points using an optical (strobe) tracer
US8074555B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for improving precision and accuracy of weaponry according to which angular position information of the fire control device and optical location information of the optical signals emitted during the flight of a projectile are processed in a computer using software to calculate and provide a precise aim point for firing one or more subsequent projectiles.
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