Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for radar-based object discovery and airspace data collection and management. In some examples, a data service system deploys radars across geographic areas based on a respective radar detection range of the radars and a coverage parameter for the geographic areas, wherein each of the radars is configured to detect object parameters within the respective radar detection range. The data service system collects the object parameters from the radars, determines weather conditions and/or airspace regulations associated with the geographic areas, and models airspace conditions for the geographic areas based on the object parameters and the weather conditions and/or airspace regulations.
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.
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 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
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Radar-based discovery technologies for managing air traffic
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for radar-based object discovery and airspace data collection and management. In some examples, a data service system deploys radars across geographic areas based on a respective radar detection range of the radars and a coverage parameter for the geographic areas, wherein each of the radars is configured to detect object parameters within the respective radar detection range. The data service system collects the object parameters from the radars, determines weather conditions and/or airspace regulations associated with the geographic areas, and models airspace conditions for the geographic areas based on the object parameters and the weather conditions and/or airspace regulations.
An example method can include generating, via the first sensor, a first group of output tracks associated with a motion of a first target object; generating, via the second sensor, a second group of output tracks associated with the motion of a second target object; analyzing, via a track analysis module, the first group of output tracks and the second group of output tracks to determine whether the first target object and the second target object are a same object to yield a determination; and, when the determination indicates that the first target object and the second target object are the same object, presenting a graphical user interface on a computing device that enables a user to select whether to display on the graphical user interface: (1) a single track from the first group of output tracks or the second group of output tracks and (2) a fused group of tracks selected from the first group of output tracks or the second group of output tracks.
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
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System and method of providing a projectile module having a net with a drawstring
A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
B64U 101/15 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for conventional or electronic warfare
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System and method for a multi-channel antenna system
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for combining digital and analog beamsteering in a channelized antenna array. In some examples, a method can include receiving one or more signals at each of a plurality of groups of antenna elements, each group of antenna elements defining a respective channel from a plurality of channels, and steering, by each respective channel and using analog steering, the one or more signals in a respective direction to yield a steered analog signal pattern. The method can further include converting the steered analog signal pattern associated with each respective channel into a respective digital signal and, based on the respective digital signal, generating, using digital steering, digital signal patterns steered within the steered analog signal pattern associated with the respective digital signal.
H01Q 3/38 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters the phase-shifters being digital
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
H01Q 21/22 - Antenna units of the array energised non-uniformly in amplitude or phase, e.g. tapered array or binomial array
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System and method for managing heat dissipation in an antenna array
A radar system is generated by a process including generating a first substrate layer adjacent to a ground plane of a patch antenna array in the radar system, etching an opening in the substrate layer, inserting a mechanically-locking foot of a threaded insert into the opening, adding a second substrate layer adjacent to the first substrate layer to embed the threaded insert, applying a thermal coupling between a heat sink layer and the second substrate layer of the radar system and screwing a screw through the heat sink layer and into the threaded insert to adhere the heat sink layer to the radar system. Such a radar system can enable the attachment of the heat sink layer to the radar system in a removable fashion such that the heat sink layer can be removed by removing the screw and repairs can be done without damaging respective layers.
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.
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 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
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System and method for fusing asynchronous sensor tracks in a track fusion application
An example method can include receiving, at a sensor, a signal associated with a motion of a target, processing the signal via a first filter having a first motion model and a second filter having a second motion model to yield a first tracking output and a second tracking output for the target, and weighting the first tracking output and second tracking output according to how well each of the first motion model and second motion model represents the motion of the target, to yield a first weight for the first tracking output and a second weight for the second tracking output. The method can include combining the first tracking output and second tracking output to yield a fused tracking output and sending, to a fusion system, the fused tracking output, the first weight associated with the first tracking output and the second weight associated with the second tracking output.
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
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
A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING A PLURALITY OF PROJECTILE MODULES ON A FLYING DEVICE
A flying vehicle is disclosed with a plurality of projectile systems that each contains a projectile for projecting at another flying device. The flying vehicle can include a control system, a flight system in communication with the control system for enabling the flying vehicle to fly, a first projectile system in communication with the control system and a second projectile system in communication with the control system. The control system determines, based on a characteristic of a target flying vehicle, whether to implement a first mode utilizing the first projectile system or a second mode utilizing the second projectile system to capture the target flying vehicle.
A system having an array of antennas with particular weights for signals associated with different groups of antennas. The array of antennas includes a first group of antennas positioned in a middle portion of the array of antennas, a second group of antennas positions at one or more edges of the array of antennas, and a third group of antennas positioned at one or more corners of the array of antennas. The system includes a control module configured to control each respective and tenant in the array of antennas. The control module can further be configured to weight the first group of antennas a first weighting amount, to weight the second group of antennas a second weighting amount and to weight the third group of antennas a third weighting amount. The weighting improves the system's ability to reduce ambiguities in an angle of arrival associated with the object.
H04M 1/00 - Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
H04B 7/0456 - Selection of precoding matrices or codebooks, e.g. using matrices for antenna weighting
H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
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System and method of providing a cocklebur net in a projectile module
A projectile component that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. The projectile component includes a net configured in the projectile component, a receiving cavity configured in the projectile component, and a weight attached to the net via a string. The weight can be configured in the receiving cavity in preparation for firing the net from the projectile component. In order to entangle a target flying vehicle in the net, a cocklebur associated with the weight is included. Upon firing the net from the projectile component, and upon the net engaging with a target device, the cocklebur becomes entangled with the net to secure the target flying vehicle. A drawstring structure associated with the net can also be used to ensure that the net envelops and captures the target flying vehicle.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
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System and method of providing a projectile module having a net with a drawstring
A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described using radar systems to avoid vehicle collisions. An example radar system can include antennas mounted on an aircraft, where each antenna has a different orientation facing a different direction away from the aircraft. The radar system can include one or more processing devices and a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions which, when executed by the one or more processing devices, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering and digital beam forming with the antennas to produce a radar coverage area that includes a portion of an airspace around the aircraft; detect, based a signal transmitted by the antennas using the digital beam steering and digital beam forming, an object within the radar coverage area; and generate collision avoidance information including an indication of the object detected within the radar coverage area and/or an instruction for avoiding a collision with the object.
G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
A flying vehicle is disclosed with a projectile module or component that contains a projectile for projecting at another flying device. The flying vehicle receives an identification of a target flying device and applies a projectile model which generates a determination that indicates whether a projectile, if fired from the projectile component, the projectile will hit the target flying device. The projectile model taking into account one or more of a wind modeling in an area around the flying vehicle based on an inference of wind due to a tilt of the flying vehicle, a projected path of the target device based on its identification and a drag on the projectile as it deploys from the projectile component. When the determination indicates that the projectile will hit the targeted device according to a threshold value, the flying vehicle fires the projectile at the targeted flying device.
A projectile module is attached to a gun component which operates as a system to launch a projectile at a flying device. The gun component is configured to be removably and electro-mechanically attached to a flying vehicle. A cylindrical gas valve is part of the gun component and has a safety component configured on an exterior surface of the cylindrical gas valve to enable the gun component only to attach to the flying vehicle when the projectile module is locked into position. A splitter component configured on the gun component adjacent to the cylindrical gas valve and has an output opening for gas flow. The projectile module is removable and includes weights attached to a projectile, wherein the weights are positioned in channels on the projectile module. The projectile is fired when gas flow is initiated from a reservoir the cylindrical gas valve and splitter component to the channels containing the weights.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
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System and method for a multi-channel antenna system
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for combining digital and analog beamsteering in a channelized antenna array. In some examples, a method can include receiving one or more signals at each of a plurality of groups of antenna elements, each group of antenna elements defining a respective channel from a plurality of channels, and steering, by each respective channel and using analog steering, the one or more signals in a respective direction to yield a steered analog signal pattern. The method can further include converting the steered analog signal pattern associated with each respective channel into a respective digital signal and, based on the respective digital signal, generating, using digital steering, digital signal patterns steered within the steered analog signal pattern associated with the respective digital signal.
H01Q 3/38 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters the phase-shifters being digital
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
H01Q 21/22 - Antenna units of the array energised non-uniformly in amplitude or phase, e.g. tapered array or binomial array
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MULTI-CHANNEL ANTENNA SYSTEM
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for combining digital and analog beamsteering in a channelized antenna array. In some examples, a method can include receiving one or more signals at each of a plurality of groups of antenna elements, each group of antenna elements defining a respective channel from a plurality of channels, and steering, by each respective channel and using analog steering, the one or more signals in a respective direction to yield a steered analog signal pattern. The method can further include converting the steered analog signal pattern associated with each respective channel into a respective digital signal and, based on the respective digital signal, generating, using digital steering, digital signal patterns steered within the steered analog signal pattern associated with the respective digital signal.
H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
H01Q 3/28 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the amplitude
H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
G01S 13/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
G01S 13/48 - Indirect determination of position data using multiple beams at emission or reception
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 21/29 - Combinations of different interacting antenna units for giving a desired directional characteristic
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Detachable projectile module system for operation with a flying vehicle
A projectile module is attached to a gun component which operates as a system to launch a projectile at a flying device. The gun component is configured to be removably and electro-mechanically attached to a flying vehicle. A cylindrical gas valve is part of the gun component and has a safety component configured on an exterior surface of the cylindrical gas valve to enable the gun component only to attach to the flying vehicle when the projectile module is locked into position. A splitter component configured on the gun component adjacent to the cylindrical gas valve and has an output opening for gas flow. The projectile module is removable and includes weights attached to a projectile, wherein the weights are positioned in channels on the projectile module. The projectile is fired when gas flow is initiated from a reservoir the cylindrical gas valve and splitter component to the channels containing the weights.
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
22.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUSING ASYNCHRONOUS SENSOR TRACKS IN A TRACK FUSION APPLICATION
An example method can include receiving, at a sensor, a signal associated with a motion of a target, processing the signal via a first filter having a first motion model and a second filter having a second motion model to yield a first tracking output and a second tracking output for the target, and weighting the first tracking output and second tracking output according to how well each of the first motion model and second motion model represents the motion of the target, to yield a first weight for the first tracking output and a second weight for the second tracking output. The method can include combining the first tracking output and second tracking output to yield a fused tracking output and sending, to a fusion system, the fused tracking output, the first weight associated with the first tracking output and the second weight associated with the second tracking output.
An example method can include receiving, at a sensor, a signal associated with a motion of a target, processing the signal via a first filter having a first motion model and a second filter having a second motion model to yield a first tracking output and a second tracking output for the target, and weighting the first tracking output and second tracking output according to how well each of the first motion model and second motion model represents the motion of the target, to yield a first weight for the first tracking output and a second weight for the second tracking output. The method can include combining the first tracking output and second tracking output to yield a fused tracking output and sending, to a fusion system, the fused tracking output, the first weight associated with the first tracking output and the second weight associated with the second tracking output.
G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
A flying vehicle is disclosed with a projectile module or component that contains a projectile for projecting at another flying device. The flying vehicle receives an identification of a target flying device and applies a projectile model which generates a determination that indicates whether a projectile, if fired from the projectile component, the projectile will hit the target flying device. The projectile model taking into account one or more of a wind modeling in an area around the flying vehicle based on an inference of wind due to a tilt of the flying vehicle, a projected path of the target device based on its identification and a drag on the projectile as it deploys from the projectile component. When the determination indicates that the projectile will hit the targeted device according to a threshold value, the flying vehicle fires the projectile at the targeted flying device.
A projectile module is attached to a gun component which operates as a system to launch a projectile at a flying device. The gun component is configured to be removably and electro- mechanically attached to a flying vehicle. A cylindrical gas valve is part of the gun component and has a safety component configured on an exterior surface of the cylindrical gas valve to enable the gun component only to attach to the flying vehicle when the projectile module is locked into position. A splitter component configured on the gun component adjacent to the cylindrical gas valve and has an output opening for gas flow. The projectile module is removable and includes weights attached to a projectile, wherein the weights are positioned in channels on the projectile module. The projectile is fired when gas flow is initiated from a reservoir the cylindrical gas valve and splitter component to the channels containing the weights.
B63C 9/08 - Life-buoys, e.g. ringsLife-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
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
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64F 1/02 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for arresting aircraft, e.g. nets or cables
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System and method of managing a projectile module on a flying device
A flying vehicle is disclosed with a projectile module or component that contains a projectile for projecting at another flying device. The flying vehicle receives an identification of a target flying device and applies a projectile model which generates a determination that indicates whether a projectile, if fired from the projectile component, the projectile will hit the target flying device. The projectile model taking into account one or more of a wind modeling in an area around the flying vehicle based on an inference of wind due to a tilt of the flying vehicle, a projected path of the target device based on its identification and a drag on the projectile as it deploys from the projectile component. When the determination indicates that the projectile will hit the targeted device according to a threshold value, the flying vehicle fires the projectile at the targeted flying device.
A projectile module is attached to a gun component which operates as a system to launch a projectile at a flying device. The gun component is configured to be removably and electro-mechanically attached to a flying vehicle. A cylindrical gas valve is part of the gun component and has a safety component configured on an exterior surface of the cylindrical gas valve to enable the gun component only to attach to the flying vehicle when the projectile module is locked into position. A splitter component configured on the gun component adjacent to the cylindrical gas valve and has an output opening for gas flow. The projectile module is removable and includes weights attached to a projectile, wherein the weights are positioned in channels on the projectile module. The projectile is fired when gas flow is initiated from a reservoir the cylindrical gas valve and splitter component to the channels containing the weights.
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
F41B 11/80 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns specially adapted for particular purposes
F41B 11/62 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas with pressure supplied by a gas cartridge
F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
F41B 11/723 - ValvesArrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
28.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADAR DISAMBIGUATION TECHNIQUES
A system having an array of antennas with particular weights for signals associated with different groups of antennas. The array of antennas includes a first group of antennas positioned in a middle portion of the array of antennas, a second group of antennas positions at one or more edges of the array of antennas, and a third group of antennas positioned at one or more corners of the array of antennas· The system includes a control module configured to control each respective and tenant in the array of antennas. The control module can further be configured to weight the first group of antennas a first weighting amount, to weight the second group of antennas a second weighting amount and to weight the third group of antennas a third weighting amount. The weighting improves the system's ability to reduce ambiguities in an angle of arrival associated with the object.
H04B 7/02 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas
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
H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
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
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRONE AND OBJECT CLASSIFICATION
A method and system device provides a unique object identification process by obtaining information from one or more of radar signals, infrared signals, optical signals, audio signals, and other signals. The method includes continuously receiving object data at the device, applying by a machine learning system, a set of parameters to process the object identification and confidence level, and outputting or updating the object identification, confidence level, and actionable recommendations. The radar data includes a Doppler signature having a wrapped signal due to a sampling rate of the radar system. The Doppler signature is used to train the machine learning system to identify drone types.
G06T 7/579 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from motion
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
G01S 13/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
G01S 15/02 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems using reflection of acoustic waves
G01S 15/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
G01S 15/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
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 3/78 - 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 electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
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System and method for drone and object classification
A method and system device provides a unique object identification process by obtaining information from one or more of radar signals, infrared signals, optical signals, audio signals, and other signals. The method includes continuously receiving object data at the device, applying by a machine learning system, a set of parameters to process the object identification and confidence level, and outputting or updating the object identification, confidence level, and actionable recommendations. The radar data includes a Doppler signature having a wrapped signal due to a sampling rate of the radar system. The Doppler signature is used to train the machine learning system to identify drone types.
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
A system having an array of antennas with particular weights for signals associated with different groups of antennas. The array of antennas includes a first group of antennas positioned in a middle portion of the array of antennas, a second group of antennas positions at one or more edges of the array of antennas, and a third group of antennas positioned at one or more corners of the array of antennas. The system includes a control module configured to control each respective and tenant in the array of antennas. The control module can further be configured to weight the first group of antennas a first weighting amount, to weight the second group of antennas a second weighting amount and to weight the third group of antennas a third weighting amount. The weighting improves the system's ability to reduce ambiguities in an angle of arrival associated with the object.
H04M 1/00 - Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
H04B 7/0456 - Selection of precoding matrices or codebooks, e.g. using matrices for antenna weighting
H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
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RADAR-BASED DISCOVERY TECHNOLOGIES FOR MANAGING AIR TRAFFIC
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for radar-based object discovery and airspace data collection and management. In some examples, a data service system deploys radars across geographic areas based on a respective radar detection range of the radars and a coverage parameter for the geographic areas, wherein each of the radars is configured to detect object parameters within the respective radar detection range. The data service system collects the object parameters from the radars, determines weather conditions and/or airspace regulations associated with the geographic areas, and models airspace conditions for the geographic areas based on the object parameters and the weather conditions and/or airspace regulations.
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/524 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds using transmissions of interrupted pulse modulated waves based upon the phase or frequency shift resulting from movement of objects, with reference to the transmitted signals, e.g. coherent MTi
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft; Radar apparatus; radar detectors Aircraft; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft; Radar apparatus; radar detectors Aircraft; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft; Radar apparatus; radar detectors Aircraft; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to monitor airspace, detect aircraft and airspace intrusions, obtain real-time data and alerts regarding airspace traffic, and initiate countermeasures against aircraft
