Autonomous weapon effects planning
US9372053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C99/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for autonomous weapon effects planning includes receiving the desired lethality and collateral effects information on a target and autonomously selecting at least one weapon and fuze setting from an inventory of weapons based on the received lethality and collateral effects information. The method further includes autonomously; determining which weapon with fuze setting and terminal elevation and heading angles satisfies the desired lethality and collateral effects; shaping weapon trajectory to satisfy weapon maneuverability, terrain clobber avoidance and guidance requirements and planning weapon launch conditions for the one or more autonomously selected weapons. The weapon launch conditions include at least a launch point or a launch corridor.
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