An acousto-optic device is disclosed. The device comprises: an optically transmissive element to receive a beam of light at an input surface, the beam being received from a direction defining an optical axis; a set of acoustic transducers spaced around the element; and a controller operable to activate the transducers to generate an acoustic wave travelling through the device to intersect with the optical axis. The controller is further operable to selectively activate a first subset of the set of transducers such that the acoustic wave propagates in a selected direction. Each of the set of acoustic transducers is differently orientated such that the selected direction is controllable through the selection of first subset of transducers from the set of transducers, and the device is thereby operable to control the direction in which the beam of light is deflected in two dimensions. A method of operating the device is also disclosed.
G02F 1/11 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on acousto-optical elements, e.g. using variable diffraction by sound or like mechanical waves
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The method comprises segmenting the image into image blocks, each image block having a uniform block size, and applying a pre-filter, the pre-filter being applied to a group of pixels spanning a boundary between two image blocks. A frequency- based transform is applied to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. The coefficients are quantised and converted into binary code. The pre-filter is determined at least in part by an optimisation process based on a set of selected images.
H04N 19/117 - Filters, e.g. for pre-processing or post-processing
H04N 19/80 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - Details of filtering operations specially adapted for video compression, e.g. for pixel interpolation
H04N 19/86 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression involving reduction of coding artifacts, e.g. of blockiness
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The image is segmented into image blocks, each image block having a uniform block size. A frequency-based transform to is applied to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. The blocks of transformed image data are partitioned into one or more sets of blocks, and each set of blocks is further partitioned into a plurality of slices of blocks. Each slice consists of a number of consecutive blocks in the set, and comprises a reference block. The coefficients in subsequent blocks are represented as a prediction based on the coefficients in the reference block. The coefficients are then quantised, and converted into binary code.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/66 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving data partitioning, i.e. separation of data into packets or partitions according to importance
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The method comprises segmenting the image into image blocks; and applying a frequency- based transform to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. The coefficients for each block are converted into binary code, and concatenated to form a bit stream. The bit stream is interleaved to distribute the bit stream across a number of data packets; and the data packets are stored. A platform comprising an image sensor, an image processor, and a transmitter is also disclosed. The image processor is configured to receive data defining images from the image sensor and to encode the data according to the above method before passing the data packets to the transmitter.
H04N 19/60 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding
H04N 19/66 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving data partitioning, i.e. separation of data into packets or partitions according to importance
H04N 19/88 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression involving rearrangement of data among different coding units, e.g. shuffling, interleaving, scrambling or permutation of pixel data or permutation of transform coefficient data among different blocks
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The image is segmented into image blocks, each image block having a uniform block size. A frequency-based transform is applied to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. The coefficients are quantised and converted into binary code. The conversion comprises application of binary arithmetic coding using a probability model. The probability model is learnt based on a sample set of representative images.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/82 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - Details of filtering operations specially adapted for video compression, e.g. for pixel interpolation involving filtering within a prediction loop
H04N 19/85 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression
There is disclosed a method for encoding data defining an image. The method comprises segmenting the image into image blocks, each image block having a uniform block size; and applying a frequency-based transform to each of the image blocks. Application of the transform results in transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies, with each block of transformed image data having one coefficient for a zero frequency basis function, and a plurality of coefficients for higher frequency basis functions. The coefficients for higher frequency basis functions are grouped into one or more sub-bands. The blocks of transformed image data are grouped into slices, and the coefficients are converted into binary code. The conversion into binary code uses an allocation method to allocate bits associated with coefficients in each sub-band in a slice amongst a number of bins such that the bins each have substantially the same predetermined bin length. Bits associated with each sub-band in each slice are assigned to one of the bins; and if the number of bits in a first bin is greater than the predetermined bin length, they are transferred bits to a second bin in which the number of bits is less than the predetermined bin length.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/66 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving data partitioning, i.e. separation of data into packets or partitions according to importance
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The image is segmented into image blocks, each image block having a uniform block size. A frequency-based transform is applied to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. Each block of transformed image data comprises one coefficient for a zero frequency basis function, and a plurality of coefficients for higher frequency basis functions, and plurality of coefficients for higher frequency basis functions are grouped into one or more sub-bands. The blocks of transformed image data are grouped into slices, each slice comprising a plurality of blocks of transformed image data. The coefficients of a first sub- band of each block in a slice are concatenated, and converted into binary code using binary arithmetic coding, and an end-of-slice codeword is inserted at the end of the sub-band. The concatenation and conversion to binary is repeated for all the sub-bands in the slice, and then for all slices of the transformed image data.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/66 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving data partitioning, i.e. separation of data into packets or partitions according to importance
H04N 19/68 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving the insertion of resynchronisation markers into the bitstream
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The method includes providing metadata associated with the image, encoding the metadata into binary code to form a metadata string, and repeating the metadata string a number of times. A method of decoding a bitstream to reconstruct an image is also disclosed. The method comprises identifying, in the bitstream, a metadata string containing bits relating to metadata associated with the image; determining the number of times the metadata string is repeated; and, for each bit in the metadata string, applying a voting procedure to determine the value of each said bit.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/60 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding
A method for encoding data defining an image is disclosed. The image is split into a number of image portions. Each portion is segmented into image blocks, each image block in the portion having a uniform block size. A frequency-based transform is applied to each of the image blocks, thereby providing transformed image data in which the image data is represented as coefficients defining a linear combination of predetermined basis functions having different spatial frequencies. The coefficients are quantised, and converted into binary code. Each of the image portions being processed independently of the other image portions.
H04N 19/645 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using sub-band based transform, e.g. wavelets characterised by ordering of coefficients or of bits for transmission by grouping of coefficients into blocks after the transform
H04N 19/66 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using error resilience involving data partitioning, i.e. separation of data into packets or partitions according to importance
Method of and system for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a complex weapon system. First, data representing a movement of the complex weapon system is acquired. On the basis of the acquired data, a measure of mechanical fatigue damage to the complex weapon system arising from the movement is calculated. On the basis of that calculated measure, a cumulative total of the mechanical fatigue damage accrued by the complex weapon system is updated to account for the mechanical fatigue damage arising from the movement.
There is disclosed apparatus for providing an interface between a missile and a launch platform. The apparatus comprises one or more rocket motors, and a jettison device operable to jettison the apparatus from the missile. The apparatus is configured to launch from the launch platform with the missile and to jettison from the missile after operation of the rocket motors. A missile adapted to be launched with the apparatus is also disclosed.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Data processing system, namely, an integrated command,
coordination and monitoring system that enables a commander
to set up a temporary installation compatible with a
computer network; radar apparatus; radar detectors;
electronic scanning radar for detecting targets;
electro-optical apparatus for tracking, classifying and the
function of inhibiting directional radio frequency signals;
electronic control, observation, tracking and monitoring
apparatus and systems; sensors, electronic sensors;
intelligent sensor and effector assemblies; electronic and
optoelectronic apparatus for processing, receiving and
transferring data; electronic apparatus for remote control
of signals; the aforementioned goods being intended for
civil and military security markets for the detection,
identification, tracking and neutralization of rogue or
threatening drones, also known as unmanned aerial systems
(UAS). Military drones and civilian drones; drones;
remote-controlled aircraft. Missiles and weapon systems therefor; launchers for
projectiles; cannons; shooting platforms [weapons].
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A SERVO ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACTUATING AN ARTICLE USING SUCH A SERVO ACTUATION SYSTEM
A method of actuating an article using a servo actuation system is disclosed. The system comprises a motor, a controller and an inverter. The controller comprises a position controller, a velocity controller and a current controller; the position controller outputs velocity demands to the velocity controller, the velocity controller outputs current demands to the current controller, and the current controller outputs voltage demands to the inverter. The inverter outputs inverted voltage demands to the motor. The method comprises: determining a parameter downstream of the inverter; calculating a limiting value from the parameter and a defined supply power limit; and applying the limiting value in the controller to ensure that the power drawn by the servo actuation system remains within the defined supply power limit.
H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
A safety assembly for use with a laser-directed energy weapon is disclosed. The assembly comprises a control system comprising a photodetector and a processing unit; and an optical device configured to attach to a target such that, when attached, the optical device provides a light beam to the photodetector. The processing unit is arranged to compare the received light beam against one or more predetermined attributes, and to permit the laser-directed energy weapon to fire only when the received light beam is determined to have the one or more attributes.
There is disclosed an apparatus for compiling an image. The apparatus comprises a deflector, a detector, and a processor. The detector is operable to deflect light incident thereon by a controllable angular deflection, and is arranged to receive light from a field of view, which field of view is moveable within a field of regard by controlling the angular deflection. The detector is arranged to receive deflected light from the deflector and is operable to output an image component composed from the deflected light. The processor is arranged to control the angular deflection so as to select a part of the field of regard to be received at the detector, thereby selecting the size and/or position of an image component within the field of regard; and to receive a sequence of such image components from the detector. The apparatus is configured to receive each image component passively, and the processor is operable to compile the sequence of image components to form a composite image of at least a part of the field of regard. A method for compiling an image is also disclosed.
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
A method of controlling a servo actuation system in a missile is disclosed. The method comprises estimating a temperature of a motor comprised in the servo actuation system from a plurality of motor parameters; and controlling the motor based at least in part on the estimated motor temperature.
H02P 29/66 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the rotor
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
(1) Système de traitement de données, à savoir système intégré de commandement, de coordination et de contrôle qui permet à un commandant de mettre en place une installation temporaire compatible avec un réseau informatique; radars; détecteurs de radars; radar à balayage électronique pour la détection de cibles; appareils électro-optiques pour le suivi, la classification et la fonction d'inhibition de signaux de fréquence radio directionnels; systèmes et appareils électroniques de commande, d'observation, de suivi et de contrôle; capteurs, capteurs électroniques; ensembles d'effecteurs et de capteurs intelligents; appareil électroniques et optoélectroniques pour le traitement, la réception, le transfert de données; appareils électroniques pour la commande à distance de signaux; les produits précités étant destinés aux marchés de sécurité militaires et civils pour la détection, l'identification, le suivi et la neutralisation des drones voyous ou menaçants, également appelés systèmes aériens sans pilote (UAS).
(2) Drones militaires et drones civils; drones; aéronefs télécommandés.
(3) Missiles et systèmes d'armes correspondants; lanceurs pour projectiles; cannons; plates-formes de tir [armes].
A shielded apparatus (101) comprising a device (103) and a shield (105), and a method of producing a shielded apparatus. The device (103) attenuates x-rays by different amounts in different parts of the device (103), providing a first span of x-ray attenuations. The shield (105) comprises a layer of x-ray attenuating material (109) that attenuates x-rays by an amount that varies across the shield (105), providing a second span of attenuations. The second span of attenuations has a magnitude between 20% and 120% of the magnitude of the first span of attenuations.
F41H 3/00 - Camouflage, i.e. means or methods for concealment or disguise
G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
A shielded apparatus (101) comprising a device (103) and a shield (105), and a method of producing a shielded apparatus. The device (103) attenuates x-rays by different amounts in different parts of the device (103), providing a first span of x-ray attenuations. The shield (105) comprises a layer of x-ray attenuating material (109) that attenuates x-rays by an amount that varies across the shield (105), providing a second span of attenuations. The second span of attenuations has a magnitude between 20% and 120% of the magnitude of the first span of attenuations.
F41H 3/00 - Camouflage, i.e. means or methods for concealment or disguise
G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
G21F 1/00 - Shielding characterised by the composition of the material
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Data processing system, namely integrated command, coordination and control system which enables a commander to set up a computer network-enabled temporary facility; radar apparatus; radar detectors; electronic-scanning radar for target detection; electro-optical apparatus for tracking, classification and directional radio frequency (RF) inhibition capability; electronic control, observation, monitoring and checking systems and apparatus; sensors, electronic sensors; smart-sensor and effector package; electronic and optoelectronic apparatus for the processing, reception and transfer of data; electronic apparatus for the remote control of signals; all the aforesaid being intended for military and civilian security markets for the detection, identification, tracking and neutralization of rogue or threatening drones, also referred to as unmanned-air systems (UASs). Military and civilian drones; drones; remotely operated aircrafts. Missiles and corresponding weapon systems; Launchers for projectiles; canons; firing platforms (weapons).
The present disclosure relates to a foldable moveable member for an air vehicle. The moveable member comprises a sheet, the sheet comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a fold region. The first portion is connected to the second portion via the fold region, and the fold region comprises a plurality of holes such that the stiffness of the fold region is lower than the first or second portion. The fold region forms a continuous surface between the first and second portion.
The present disclosure comprises an evaporative cooling assembly (200) for cooling an apparatus (220), and a method for cooling an apparatus (220). The evaporative cooling assembly comprises a refrigerant tank (202), the refrigerant tank (202) containing refrigerant (204). The apparatus also comprises a first evaporator (210) configured to be positioned proximal to the apparatus (220), and a second evaporator (216) positioned to cool the refrigerant tank (202). Each of the first evaporator (210) and the second evaporator (216) are in fluid communication with the refrigerant tank (202), and the second evaporator (216) is positioned downstream of the first evaporator (210). The method for cooling a heated apparatus (220) comprises passing a refrigerant (204) from a refrigerant tank (202) to a first evaporator (210), which is located proximal to the apparatus (220). At least part of the refrigerant is evaporated, and then passed to a second evaporator (216), which is positioned to cool the refrigerant tank (202).
A radiation detector is disclosed. The detector comprises: a conversion device configured to develop a voltage when subject to incident radiation; and a switch operable configured to move between a first state and a second state when triggered by a threshold voltage. The conversion device is connected to the switch such that, when the threshold voltage is developed across the conversion device, the switch is triggered to move from the first state to the second state. The detector further comprises an interrogation circuit operable to determine whether the switch is in the first state or the second state, thereby to determine whether the detector has been subjected to a threshold level of radiation associated with the threshold voltage. A system comprising radiation sensitive apparatus and the radiation detector is also disclosed.
A radiation detector is disclosed. The detector comprises: a conversion device configured to develop a voltage when subject to incident radiation; and a switch operable configured to move between a first state and a second state when triggered by a threshold voltage. The conversion device is connected to the switch such that, when the threshold voltage is developed across the conversion device, the switch is triggered to move from the first state to the second state. The detector further comprises an interrogation circuit operable to determine whether the switch is in the first state or the second state, thereby to determine whether the detector has been subjected to a threshold level of radiation associated with the threshold voltage. A system comprising radiation sensitive apparatus and the radiation detector is also disclosed.
A method of controlling a self-propelled flying device that seeks a target. A desired time to reach the target is obtained. The position of the target is acquired. A bias value is calculated, and the flight of the device towards the target is adjusted for a period of time using the bias value. The bias value is calculated so that the device reaches the target at the desired time.
An electronic unit for a missile comprising a potted electronics in a housing; the unit being adapted to compensate for a difference in coefficient of thermal expansion between the potted electronics and the housing, the unit further comprising; a first ramp; and a second ramp slidably arranged against the first ramp, wherein the first and second ramps are disposed within the housing, the first or the second ramp abutting the potted electronics so as to provide an interference fit between the potted electronics and the housing; wherein the first ramp and second ramp each comprise a coefficient of thermal expansion selected to maintain the interference fit between the potted electronics and the housing throughout a temperature range.
There is disclosed a missile comprising an outer skin, an electronics unit, and a thermal link between the electronics unit and the outer skin. The thermal link comprises a jumping drop vapour chamber arranged such that, when the outer skin is at an elevated temperature relative to the electronics unit, the electronics unit is thermally insulated from the outer skin; and such that, when the outer skin is at a lower temperature relative to the electronics unit, the electronics unit is thermally linked to the outer skin.
The invention relates to a method of determining the relative positions of components of a munitions system, the munitions system comprising a first component (331) and at least one second component (333). The method comprises monitoring the output of a resonant circuit (305) provided on a first component (331), the resonant circuit (305) having a resonant frequency, detecting a change in the output due to a change in the resonant frequency caused by a change in the relative positions of the first component (331) and the at least one second component (333), and using the detected change to determine that the at least one second component (333) has moved relative to the first component (331).
F41F 3/06 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets from aircraft
F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Apparatus for transmission and treatment of data, and notably of images and videos; software for treatment of data; software for compression, decompression, treatment of data, images, videos; wireless communication instruments and apparatus for data and video. Streaming of data, images and videos; providing wireless communications via electronic communication networks; wireless electronic transmission of data and images. Design of communication systems and data processing systems; Engineering in the fields of communications and data processing.
Method of and system for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a complex weapon system. First, data representing a movement of the complex weapon system is acquired (101). On the basis of the acquired data, a measure of mechanical fatigue damage to the complex weapon system arising from the movement is calculated (109). On the basis of that calculated measure, a cumulative total of the mechanical fatigue damage accrued by the complex weapon system is updated (113) to account for the mechanical fatigue damage arising from the movement.
There is disclosed a device for determining a strength of an oscillating electric field. The device comprises an absorber to absorb radiation at the frequency of the oscillating electric field, and a thermal insulator transparent to radiation at the frequency of the oscillating electric field, which thermal insulator is arranged to thermally insulate the absorber. The device also comprises a first temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature of the absorber, and a second temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature external to the thermal insulator. Methods of measuring electric field using such a device, and methods of calibrating such a device, are also disclosed.
A method of actuating an article using a servo actuation system is disclosed. The system comprises a motor, a controller and an inverter. The controller comprises a position controller, a velocity controller and a current controller; the position controller outputs velocity demands to the velocity controller, the velocity controller outputs current demands to the current controller, and the current controller outputs voltage demands to the inverter. The inverter outputs inverted voltage demands to the motor. The method comprises: determining a parameter downstream of the inverter; calculating a limiting value from the parameter and a defined supply power limit; and applying the limiting value in the controller to ensure that the power drawn by the servo actuation system remains within the defined supply power limit.
H02P 21/05 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation specially adapted for damping motor oscillations, e.g. for reducing hunting
H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
A method of controlling a servo actuation system in a missile is disclosed. The method comprises estimating a temperature of a motor comprised in the servo actuation system from a plurality of motor parameters; and controlling the motor based at least in part on the estimated motor temperature.
An imaging device includes: an array of liquid crystal cells, each liquid crystal cell providing a respective phase shift to electromagnetic radiation passing through the liquid crystal cell; control electronics for controlling the phase shifts provided by each of the liquid crystal cells; a detector; and an image processor for generating an image from electromagnetic radiation detected by the detector. The array of liquid crystal cells form a plurality of patches; and the control electronics is configured to control the phase shifts of the cells of each patch to form each patch into a respective lens that focuses electromagnetic radiation towards the detector such that the plurality of patches form an array of lenses.
G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection
A safety assembly for use with a laser-directed energy weapon is disclosed. The assembly comprises a control system comprising a photodetector and a processing unit; and an optical device configured to attach to a target such that, when attached, the optical device provides a light beam to the photodetector. The processing unit is arranged to compare the received light beam against one or more predetermined attributes, and to permit the laser-directed energy weapon to fire only when the received light beam is determined to have the one or more attributes.
A safety assembly for use with a laser-directed energy weapon is disclosed. The assembly comprises a control system comprising a photodetector and a processing unit; and an optical device configured to attach to a target such that, when attached, the optical device provides a light beam to the photodetector. The processing unit is arranged to compare the received light beam against one or more predetermined attributes, and to permit the laser-directed energy weapon to fire only when the received light beam is determined to have the one or more attributes.
The present disclosure comprises an evaporative cooling assembly (200) for cooling an apparatus (220), and a method for cooling an apparatus (220). The evaporative cooling assembly comprises a refrigerant tank (202), the refrigerant tank (202) containing refrigerant (204). The apparatus also comprises a first evaporator (210) configured to be positioned proximal to the apparatus (220), and a second evaporator (216) positioned to cool the refrigerant tank (202). Each of the first evaporator (210) and the second evaporator (216) are in fluid communication with the refrigerant tank (202), and the second evaporator (216) is positioned downstream of the first evaporator (210). The method for cooling a heated apparatus (220) comprises passing a refrigerant (204) from a refrigerant tank (202) to a first evaporator (210), which is located proximal to the apparatus (220). At least part of the refrigerant is evaporated, and then passed to a second evaporator (216), which is positioned to cool the refrigerant tank (202).
A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a motive arrangement operable to move from a first configuration in which the cover is lockable to a missile, to a second configuration in which the cover is pushed outwardly from the missile. In the first configuration, the surface of the cover is flush with the surface of the missile and the motive arrangement is located inwardly of the cover surface. A missile provided with such a cover is also disclosed.
The invention provides an exhaust nozzle assembly 200 for an air vehicle, comprising an assembly body 202, defining one or more openings 300 for receiving exhaust, and a plurality of nozzles 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, each nozzle being arranged to receive exhaust gases at an entrance 240 of the nozzle, and exhaust those exhaust gases from an exit 250 of the nozzle, wherein at least one of the plurality of nozzles is rotatably mounted to the assembly body and rotatable with respect to the assembly body between a first position 214 and a second position 217, wherein a variation of the angle 216 of a nozzle axis at the exit of the rotatably mounted nozzle, between the first and second positions, is at least 25 degrees. The invention also provides other exhaust nozzle assemblies, air vehicles and methods of manufacturing or controlling an air vehicle.
F02K 9/84 - Rocket-engine plants, i.e. plants carrying both fuel and oxidant therefor; Control thereof characterised by thrust or thrust vector control using movable nozzles
F02K 9/88 - Rocket-engine plants, i.e. plants carrying both fuel and oxidant therefor; Control thereof characterised by thrust or thrust vector control using auxiliary rocket nozzles
F42B 10/66 - Steering by varying intensity or direction of thrust
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING SELF-PROPELLED FLYING DEVICES
A method of controlling a self-propelled flying device that seeks a target. A desired time to reach the target is obtained. The position of the target is acquired. A bias value is calculated, and the flight of the device towards the target is adjusted for a period of time using the bias value. The bias value is calculated so that the device reaches the target at the desired time.
A countermeasure (200) for use against a vehicle having an electric motor comprising at least one magnet. The countermeasure (200) comprises an ejection system (205) comprising a plurality of pieces of magnetic material (203). The ejection system (205) is configured to release the plurality of pieces (203) in response to receipt of a trigger signal (209). Also a method of disrupting the operation of a vehicle having an electric motor comprising at least one magnet using an ejection system (205) containing a plurality of pieces (203) of magnetic material. The method comprises detecting the vehicle; receiving, at the dispersal system, a trigger signal (209); in response to the receipt of the trigger signal (209), the ejection system (205) releasing the plurality of pieces (203); some of the plurality of pieces (203) being attracted to the magnet, sticking to the magnet, and thereby obstructing the motor.
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 signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies
F42B 12/50 - Projectiles, 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 by dispersion
F41H 11/02 - Anti-aircraft or anti-guided missile defence installations or systems
An acousto-optic device is disclosed. The device comprises: an optically transmissive element to receive a beam of light at an input surface, the beam being received from a direction defining an optical axis; a set of acoustic transducers spaced around the element; and a controller operable to activate the transducers to generate an acoustic wave travelling through the device to intersect with the optical axis. The controller is further operable to selectively activate a first subset of the set of transducers such that the acoustic wave propagates in a selected direction. Each of the set of acoustic transducers is differently orientated such that the selected direction is controllable through the selection of first subset of transducers from the set of transducers, and the device is thereby operable to control the direction in which the beam of light is deflected in two dimensions. A method of operating the device is also disclosed.
There is disclosed a missile comprising an outer skin, an electronics unit, and a thermal link between the electronics unit and the outer skin. The thermal link comprises a jumping drop vapour chamber arranged such that, when the outer skin is at an elevated temperature relative to the electronics unit, the electronics unit is thermally insulated from the outer skin; and such that, when the outer skin is at a lower temperature relative to the electronics unit, the electronics unit is thermally linked to the outer skin.
A circuit assembly (200) is disclosed comprising a substrate (210) and conducting layers (250) on opposing sides of the substrate (210), there being at least one via (220) through the substrate (210), which via (220) forms a conductive path between the conducting layers, wherein the substrate (210) is a foam substrate, and wherein the via (220) is provided with a solid dielectric lining (270) plated with a conducting material (250).
The invention relates to a method of determining the relative positions of components of a munitions system, the munitions system comprising a first component (331) and at least one second component (333). The method comprises monitoring the output of a resonant circuit (305) provided on a first component (331), the resonant circuit (305) having a resonant frequency, detecting a change in the output due to a change in the resonant frequency caused by a change in the relative positions of the first component (331) and the at least one second component (333), and using the detected change to determine that the at least one second component (333) has moved relative to the first component (331).
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Electronic control, observation, monitoring and checking systems and apparatus, in particular for missiles; Radar apparatus; Radar detectors; Shipboard radars and components; Data processing apparatus; Sensors, electronic sensors; Electronic and optoelectronic apparatus for the processing, reception and transfer of data; Electronic apparatus for the remote control of signals; Telecommunication apparatus; Computer software; Software. Missiles and corresponding weapon systems, at the exclusion of firearms and firearm ammunition.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Radar apparatus; radar detectors; electronic-scanning radar for target detection; electro-optical apparatus for tracking, classification and directional radio frequency (RF) inhibition capability; electronic control, observation, monitoring and checking systems and apparatus; sensors, electronic sensors; smart-sensor and effector package; electronic and optoelectronic apparatus for the processing, reception and transfer of data; electronic apparatus for the remote control of signals; all of the aforesaid being intended for military and civilian security markets for the detection, identification, tracking and neutralization of rogue or threatening drones, also referred to as unmanned-air systems (UASs).
A mission planning method for use with a weapon is disclosed. The method comprises: obtaining a first training data set describing the performance of the weapon; using the first training data set and a Gaussian Process (GP) or Neural Network to obtain a first surrogate model giving a functional approximation of the performance of the weapon; and providing the first surrogate model to a weapons system for use in calculating a performance characteristic of the weapon during combat operations.
A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a closure for closing the inlet so as to prevent ingress of debris; and a fastening attachable to an aircraft-mounted launcher and configured such that the cover remains attached to the aircraft on launch of the missile.
F02C 7/055 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants having provisions for obviating the penetration of damaging objects or particles with intake grids, screens or guards
F02K 9/78 - Rocket-engine plants, i.e. plants carrying both fuel and oxidant therefor; Control thereof combined with another jet-propulsion plant with an air-breathing jet-propulsion plant
F02C 7/05 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants having provisions for obviating the penetration of damaging objects or particles
There is disclosed a device for determining a strength of an oscillating electric field. The device comprises an absorber to absorb radiation at the frequency of the oscillating electric field, and a thermal insulator transparent to radiation at the frequency of the oscillating electric field, which thermal insulator is arranged to thermally insulate the absorber. The device also comprises a first temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature of the absorber, and a second temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature external to the thermal insulator. Methods of measuring electric field using such a device, and methods of calibrating such a device, are also disclosed.
An inductive power transfer system (1) for coupling a power source to a load across an air gap (11) is disclosed. The system (1) comprises a primary unit (3) associated with a host platform and a secondary unit (5) arranged to receive power transmitted inductively from the primary unit (3). The primary unit (3) includes a phase detection circuit (21) configured to detect phase changes in a signal in the primary unit (3) indicative of changes in an operating condition within the secondary unit (5), and a drive circuit (17). The drive circuit (17) is configured to adjust the power level transmitted to the secondary unit (5) depending on the detected phase.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
52.
Structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment in an aircraft weapons bay
An aircraft comprises a weapons bay, the weapons bay comprising a cavity having an opening through which stores may be deployed, and a door assembly for exposing/closing the opening of the cavity. A first store is held in the cavity via a launcher and a first structure is disposed inside the cavity, for controlling the aero-acoustic environment. The first structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment is removeably mounted in the weapons bay, such that if the first store is exchanged for a second, different, store, the structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment may be unmounted from the weapons bay and removed, to be exchanged for a second, different, structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment.
A method of operating a carriage store (420), mounted on a platform (410), comprising communicating between the carriage store (420) and the platform (410) using Zenneck surface waves (460). A carriage store (420) is also described for mounting on a platform (410), the carriage store (420) including a transmitter (430a and 430b) and/or receiver (430a and 430b) configured to communicate with the platform (410) using Zenneck surface waves (460).
B64D 1/10 - Stowage arrangements for the devices in aircraft
B64D 7/02 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories, or military shielding, in aircraft; Adaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
54.
Structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment in an aircraft weapons bay
An aircraft comprises a weapons bay, the weapons bay comprising a cavity having an opening through which stores may be deployed, and a door assembly for exposing/closing the opening of the cavity. A first store is held in the cavity via a launcher and a first structure is disposed inside the cavity, for controlling the aero-acoustic environment. The first structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment is removeably mounted in the weapons bay, such that if the first store is exchanged for a second, different, store, the structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment may be unmounted from the weapons bay and removed, to be exchanged for a second, different, structure for controlling the aero-acoustic environment.
An imaging device and a method of imaging are disclosed. The device includes an array of liquid crystal cells, each providing a phase shift to electromagnetic radiation passing through the cell; control electronics for controlling the phase shifts provided by each of the liquid crystal cells; a detector; and an image processor for generating an image from electromagnetic radiation detected by the detector. The array of cells form a plurality of patches; and the control electronics is configured to control the phase shifts of the cells of each patch to form each patch into a respective lens that focuses electromagnetic radiation towards the detector such that the patches form an array of lenses. A method of imaging is also disclosed.
G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection
An interferometric position sensor for sensing the position of an object is disclosed. The position sensor comprises a light source arranged to emit light, a beam splitter, and a detector array. The beam splitter is arranged to split the light between first and second optical paths, which are configured such that the split light is recombined so as to form an optical interference pattern dependent on the difference between the optical path lengths of the first and second optical paths. The detector array is arranged to measure the intensity of at least a part of the optical interference pattern. At least one of the first and second optical path lengths is arranged to be dependent on the position of the object, such that changes in the optical interference pattern can be related to changes in the position of the object.
G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a motive arrangement operable to move from a first configuration in which the cover is lockable to a missile, to a second configuration in which the cover is pushed outwardly from the missile. In the first configuration, the surface of the cover is flush with the surface of the missile and the motive arrangement is located inwardly of the cover surface. A missile provided with such a cover is also disclosed.
A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a motive arrangement operable to move from a first configuration in which the cover is lockable to a missile, to a second configuration in which the cover is pushed outwardly from the missile. In the first configuration, the surface of the cover is flush with the surface of the missile and the motive arrangement is located inwardly of the cover surface. A missile provided with such a cover is also disclosed.
A circuit assembly (200) is disclosed comprising a substrate (210) and conducting layers (250) on opposing sides of the substrate (210), there being at least one via (220) through the substrate (210), which via (220) forms a conductive path between the conducting layers, wherein the substrate (210) is a foam substrate, and wherein the via (220) is provided with a solid dielectric lining (270) plated with a conducting material (250).
Missiles; missile launchers; firing stands and mounts for
missiles and rockets; payload and release devices for the
above-mentioned goods; torpedoes, torpedo carriers; homing
missile guidance devices; components of missiles,
torpedoes, torpedo carriers.
A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a closure for closing the inlet so as to prevent ingress of debris; and a fastening attachable to an aircraft-mounted launcher and configured such that the cover remains attached to the aircraft on launch of the missile.
F02K 9/78 - Rocket-engine plants, i.e. plants carrying both fuel and oxidant therefor; Control thereof combined with another jet-propulsion plant with an air-breathing jet-propulsion plant
F02C 7/055 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants having provisions for obviating the penetration of damaging objects or particles with intake grids, screens or guards
A mission planning method for use with a weapon is disclosed. The method comprises:obtaining a first training data set describing the performance of the weapon; using the first training data set and a Gaussian Process (GP) or Neural Network to obtain a first surrogate model giving a functional approximation of the performance of the weapon; and providing the first surrogate model to a weapons system for use in calculating a performance characteristic of the weapon during combat operations.
A mission planning method for use with a weapon is disclosed. The method comprises:obtaining a first training data set describing the performance of the weapon; using the first training data set and a Gaussian Process (GP) or Neural Network to obtain a first surrogate model giving a functional approximation of the performance of the weapon; and providing the first surrogate model to a weapons system for use in calculating a performance characteristic of the weapon during combat operations.
A target designator for a guided weapon is disclosed. The designator has a sight arranged to display, in operation, a reticule superimposed upon a field of view. The reticule is moveable within the field of view. The designator further comprises an eye tracker operable to track the gaze of the operator whilst the operator uses the sight. The eye tracker communicates with the sight such that the reticule moves so as to be aligned with the direction of the gaze of the operator.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
F41G 3/22 - Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
A method of targeting a missile. A plurality of images of a target, taken from a plurality of viewpoints, are received. Features in the images characteristic of the target are identified. Data representing the characteristic features are provided to the missile to enable the missile to identify, using the characteristic features, the target in images of the environment of the missile obtained from an imager included in the missile.
G01C 11/08 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area the pictures not being supported in the same relative position as when they were taken
F41G 7/00 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
(1) Missiles and corresponding weapons systems namely, firing mechanisms for missiles, weapon turrets, heavy weapon trunnions, ballistic devices, pyrotechnic devices
(2) Corresponding weapons systems namely, military lasers for missile guidance, radars.
An inductive power transfer system (1) for coupling a power source to a load across an air gap (11) is disclosed. The system (1) comprises a primary unit (3) associated with a host platform and a secondary unit (5) arranged to receive power transmitted inductively from the primary unit (3). The primary unit (3) includes a phase detection circuit (21) configured to detect phase changes in a signal in the primary unit (3) indicative of changes in an operating condition within the secondary unit (5), and a drive circuit (17). The drive circuit (17) is configured to adjust the power level transmitted to the secondary unit (5) depending on the detected phase.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
(1) Missiles and corresponding weapons systems namely, firing mechanisms for missiles, weapon turrets, heavy weapon trunnions, ballistic devices, pyrotechnic devices.
(2) Corresponding weapons systems namely, military lasers for missile guidance, radars.
An inductive power transfer system (1) for coupling a power source to a load across an air gap (11) is disclosed. The system (1) comprises a primary unit (3) associated with a host platform and a secondary unit (5) arranged to receive power transmitted inductively from the primary unit (3). The primary unit (3) includes a phase detection circuit (21) configured to detect phase changes in a signal in the primary unit (3) indicative of changes in an operating condition within the secondary unit (5), and a drive circuit (17). The drive circuit (17) is configured to adjust the power level transmitted to the secondary unit (5) depending on the detected phase.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
In a method of carrying a munition on a munition launcher platform, the munition launcher platform is provided with a data tag activator and a data tag reader. A munition is attached to the munition launcher platform, the munition being provided with a data tag. An activation signal is transmitted from the data tag activator to the data tag. As a result of receiving the activation signal, the data tag returns a data response to the data tag reader. The receiving of the data response provides the munition launcher platform with an indication that the munition is still attached to the munition launcher platform.
F41F 3/065 - Rocket pods, i.e. detachable containers for launching a plurality of rockets
G05B 19/12 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using record carriers
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
B63G 3/04 - Arrangements of ammunition stores or handlers; Vessels characterised thereby for missiles
F41F 3/06 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets from aircraft
An interferometric position sensor for sensing the position of an object is disclosed. The position sensor comprises a light source arranged to emit light, a beam splitter, and a detector array. The beam splitter is arranged to split the light between first and second optical paths, which are configured such that the split light is recombined so as to form an optical interference pattern dependent on the difference between the optical path lengths of the first and second optical paths. The detector array is arranged to measure the intensity of at least a part of the optical interference pattern. At least one of the first and second optical path lengths is arranged to be dependent on the position of the object, such that changes in the optical interference pattern can be related to changes in the position of the object.
G01B 9/02015 - Interferometers characterised by the beam path configuration
G01B 9/02017 - Interferometers characterised by the beam path configuration with multiple interactions between the target object and light beams, e.g. beam reflections occurring from different locations
G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
An interferometric position sensor for sensing the position of an object is disclosed. The position sensor comprises a light source arranged to emit light, a beam splitter, and a detector array. The beam splitter is arranged to split the light between first and second optical paths, which are configured such that the split light is recombined so as to form an optical interference pattern dependent on the difference between the optical path lengths of the first and second optical paths. The detector array is arranged to measure the intensity of at least a part of the optical interference pattern. At least one of the first and second optical path lengths is arranged to be dependent on the position of the object, such that changes in the optical interference pattern can be related to changes in the position of the object.
Monopulse radar apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a digital processor and an antenna having a plurality of receive channels through which signals received by the antenna are passed to the processor. Each receive channel includes an analogue to digital converter, and the processor is arranged to calculate sum and difference signals from the signals received through each receive channel. The processor is also arranged such that, in the event that a malfunction is detected in one of the plurality of receive channels, compensated sum and difference signals are calculated by the processor using the signals from the remaining, functioning receive channels.
Missile systems comprised primarily of missiles, missile launchers and platforms, missile canisters, but also containing computer hardware and software for guidance and control of missiles; missiles, namely, surface air missiles
A method of targeting a missile. A plurality of images of a target, taken from a plurality of viewpoints, are received. Features in the images characteristic of the target are identified. Data representing the characteristic features are provided to the missile to enable the missile to identify, using the characteristic features, the target in images of the environment of the missile obtained from an imager included in the missile.
G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
G01C 11/08 - Interpretation of pictures by comparison of two or more pictures of the same area the pictures not being supported in the same relative position as when they were taken
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Motors and engines other than for land vehicles; aircraft
engines; propulsion mechanisms for missiles and
non-terrestrial vehicles; machines for manufacturing
optical apparatus and equipment; devices for automatic
control of direct push; propulsion systems; parts and
components for the aforesaid goods. Scientific, surveying, optical, measuring and signaling
apparatus and instruments; sensors; electro-optical,
optical, infrared, ultraviolet sensors; range finders
(telemeters); telescopic sights; apparatus and instruments
for the recording, transmission, reception, reproduction,
analysis of sound, images and data; radar apparatus; radar
system; radar jammers; missile projection systems; systems
and apparatus for missile launching and guidance; devices
for automatic control of direct push; autopilot apparatus
for vehicles and missiles; navigation, guidance, tracking,
marking and mapping devices; electronic and computer
apparatus and instruments for data processing; computers;
software; simulation software; testing software. Firearms, ammunition and projectiles; explosives; missiles
and weapon systems therefor; guided missiles (weapons) and
projectiles, motor rocket launchers, including their
launching devices and apparatus; automatic thrust control
apparatus; visors other than optical visors; protective
visors for aeronautical weapons (excluding telescopic
sights); visor mechanisms for aeronautical weapons
(excluding telescopic sights); sighting devices for
aeronautical weapons (excluding telescopic sights); display
devices for aeronautical weapons (excluding telescopic
sights); targeting mechanism devices for aeronautical
weapons (excluding telescopic sights); firing control sights
for aeronautical weapons (excluding telescopic sights);
parts, components and accessories for missiles and rocket
launching devices; all the aforesaid goods included in this
class.
A target designator for a guided weapon is disclosed. The designator has a sight arranged to display, in operation, a reticule superimposed upon a field of view. The reticule is moveable within the field of view. The designator further comprises an eye tracker operable to track the gaze of the operator whilst the operator uses the sight. The eye tracker communicates with the sight such that the reticule moves so as to be aligned with the direction of the gaze of the operator.
A composite reactive material for use in a munition is disclosed. The composite reactive material comprises a metal lattice structure having interstitial spaces and a powder in the interstitial spaces. The powder comprises at least one metal powder and/or at least one halogen-containing polymer powder.
C06B 27/00 - Compositions containing a metal, boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium or mixtures, intercompounds or hydrides thereof, and hydrocarbons or halogenated hydrocarbons
F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
F42B 12/74 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein
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 signalling of incendiary type
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
(1) Firearms, ammunition and projectiles namely rocket projectiles, explosives, fireworks, rocket motor driven weapons namely rocket thrusters, rocket missiles, missiles, guided missiles being weapons and projectiles, including launch apparatus therefor namely rocket launching platforms, parts and fittings therefor and parts and fittings for missiles and missile launchers
