DE3403729A1 - Anti-tank tank - Google Patents

Abstract

To check the system behaviour of the anti-aircraft devices and to train the operating crew in the tank, simulation systems are required. According to the invention, for a more effective execution of these measures, a flight simulation device with a memory for flight target data is integrated as an independent functional unit into the combat compartment of the tank. The system-specific display media are also included in the functions.

Description

The invention "relates to an anti-aircraft tank with a search and tracking radar and a fire control system based on a digital computer for the Weapon control.

The system behavior of an anti-aircraft tank is determined by the interaction of a large number of processes certainly. Making the best use of the facilities necessary to effectively counter a threat, such as search and tracking radar, optical equipment, fire control system and weapon control of a regular review of these facilities and of the quality of the training and the Operator training dependent. External resources are to be provided for the implementation of these measures extensive measuring peripherals and simulation facilities are required, but often because of many Simplifications do not correspond to real operations.

The system behavior is decisive due to the momentarily acting during the execution of an operating mode Environmental influences such as course and speed of the flight object and operator reactions influenced. However, such input parameters cannot be exactly reproduced. For a proof of dynamic System accuracy of the defense mechanisms can be appropriate So far, measurements have only been made with external measuring equipment and with fixed, so-called linear running trajectory simulations can be carried out.

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Correspondingly, there is better training of the operating personnel in a tank only possible with considerable effort. Realization training and practice are only closed with the help of real flight targets or with an external complex simulation device reach.

The invention is based on the object of providing an inexpensive anti-aircraft tank of the type mentioned above Solution for the verification of the static and dynamic functional accuracy and for an improved Specify the education and training program. According to the invention, this object is achieved by that a flight target simulation device with a memory for flight target data as an autonomous functional unit is integrated into the combat compartment of the anti-aircraft tank and that a proof of static and dynamic functional accuracy of the fire control system with associated sensor, tower and weapon drives native display media is provided.

With this facility, it is possible at any time, completely autonomously, i.e. without the usual effort to measure the behavior of the fire control system using adapters and externally arranged devices and then to evaluate it qualitatively. The memory for the flight target data allows each to store stimulating input parameters of the real environment during an operating process and on in this way to generate reproducible system behavior and to use it for evaluation and analysis and to be repeated as often as required for training purposes. The integrated flight target simulation facility provides at the same time the conversion of the saved flight

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Target data in the signal format suitable for the simulation operation of the fire control system at its interfaces.

The flight target simulation device is so in the radar and operating devices including the Fire control system integrated that due to the possibility of displaying dynamic flight targets on the Circular Search Radar Screen (PPI) the tracking radar display screen (A / R-Scope) and the TV display devices belonging to the control consoles provide realistic operating and functional sequences of the fire control system operating modes are feasible for an autonomous education and training company. Both the Radar and optical operating modes in their operating phases "Detect", "Activate" and "Follow" can be simulated.

The accommodation of the flight target simulation device in the combat compartment of the anti-aircraft tank enables simple Interfaces to the digital fire control computer, to the radar devices and also to an externally connectable one Test and evaluation computer. The coupling to the digital fire control computer and to an external one The test and evaluation computer also enables the output of result logs.

For training un ^ '!' Raining of the operating personnel simulated flights with fixed parameters (flight curves, flight speed) can be repeated as often as required can be specified from a facility's own read-only memory (EPROM). Simulated Flights with variable parameters can be offered via the interface from external test computers.

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Another way of specifying simulated Flights consists of the use of flight destination data recorded in memories, which are used during tracking operations real flight destinations have been saved.

The use of the flight target simulation facility also enables the fire control system to be checked, where stimulation signals in the form of simulated flight path parameters are required. It can on This way, the evidence for the target tracking accuracy and for the correct calculation of the weapon reserves provided or the optimal expiry times and status times for the selected operating mode are displayed.

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Claims (4)

Claims 1. Anti-aircraft tank with search and tracking radar and a fire control system based on a digital computer for weapon control, characterized in that a flight target simulation device with a memory for flight target data is integrated as an autonomous functional unit in the combat compartment of the anti-aircraft tank and that a proof of the static and dynamic functional accuracy of the fire control system with associated Sensor, turret and weapon drives are provided with the system's own display media. 2. Anti-aircraft tank according to claim 1, characterized in that the flight simulation device has connections to the search radar screen, the following radar display screen and TV viewing devices of the control panels make the display more dynamic Flight destinations made possible. 3. Anti-aircraft tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one Connection of an external test and evaluation computer is provided. 4. Anti-aircraft tank according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the flight target simulation device in connection with the fire control system and an external Test and evaluation computer enables the output of result protocols.