EP0715146B1 - Device to locate artillery or sniper positions - Google Patents

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EP0715146B1
EP0715146B1 EP95117306A EP95117306A EP0715146B1 EP 0715146 B1 EP0715146 B1 EP 0715146B1 EP 95117306 A EP95117306 A EP 95117306A EP 95117306 A EP95117306 A EP 95117306A EP 0715146 B1 EP0715146 B1 EP 0715146B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for localizing artillery and sniper positions during their firing.
  • DE 35 04 552 A1 that specifically audible signals is detected and triggers an alarm if the signal patterns match.
  • DE 28 29 239 C1 there is also an acoustically operating one from the military area Detection device known, but the signal is used to align a weapon.
  • DE 93 20 382 U1 also a. acoustic alarm device for installation in a battlefield vehicle.
  • FR-A-2 174 987 discloses a device for locating a target, the a Housing, an igniter and an optically indicating signal means.
  • This device serves to apply a color marking in water for the purpose of locating one in water accident victim. The device is initially triggered manually, but it does Application of the color marking into the water only when a certain hydrostatic pressure in the Water, i.e. a certain depth in the water.
  • an active body which can be moved as a throwing lead and aligned with an erector.
  • This active body comprises a warhead, which is ignited by means of a search detonator sensor when a target object to be combated is detected becomes.
  • a search detonator sensor When a target object to be combated is detected becomes.
  • the movement of the active body takes place by means of a projectile, dispenser, throwing device or by hand.
  • the detonator sensor is here an acoustic sensor.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a resource that both to support artillery control, as well as to combat snipers is usable, is generally easily and quickly available and the localization in all cases guaranteed.
  • the general idea of the invention provides for a specially designed one Markers either prophylactically for artillery or Spread sniper positions in suitable places, or with a To bring means of transport to already occupied, enlightened positions.
  • Such means of transport are of course based on the one in question Commitment.
  • artillery positions for example, this can be flying Dispensers, guided missiles or mine laying systems or for Rifle grenades in positions already occupied.
  • the above-described device for localization or its signal means to mark the addressed guns to be monitored or Rifles are triggered when an or in the detection range of the sensor 11 several shots are fired. However, it does not trigger if the Signature of a detected launch not the stored signature - Pulse curve, frequency spectrum etc. - corresponds.
  • the stored signature can be variable programmable, in a second embodiment by selection from differently set detonators can be specified and in a third Embodiment can be implemented in broadband with threshold values. So can for example, only an evaluation of low frequency components for detection large calibers are provided or high frequencies for the detection of Gunfire can be set.
  • the highly visible optical marking by a pyrotechnic Signaling means also enable a small number Observation force to monitor a large area, snipers or Directly locate artillery etc. and control agents properly instruct and document the observation result.

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A device for locating artillery and sniper fire with a sensor and acoustically triggered marking means. An igniter is provided with the acoustic sensor and is adjustable in terms of frequency and/or pulse pattern. A remover preventer is provided and the components are provided in a shell-proof housing whereby removal triggers the marking means.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Lokalisierung von Artillerie- und Heckenschützen-Stellungen während deren Schußabgabe. The invention relates to a device for localizing artillery and sniper positions during their firing.

Artillerie- und Scharfschützenwaffen werden - wie aktuell bekannt ist - in Konflikten häufig unspezifisch gegen zivile Ziele eingesetzt und stellen daher ein terroristisches, bei friedenschaffenden Missionen vorrangig "auszutrocknendes" Potential dar. Wie die nahe Vergangenheit vor Augen führte, sind die Probleme zur Lokalisierung insbesondere leichter und mittlerer Artilleriewaffen - wie Mörser etc. - noch nicht gelöst.Artillery and sniper weapons are - as is currently known - in Conflicts are often used non-specifically against civilian targets and therefore pose a terrorist "to be dried up" in peace-making missions Potential. As the near past showed, they are Problems locating especially light and medium-sized artillery weapons - like mortar etc. - not yet solved.

Die Bekämpfung von Artilleriestellungen geschieht in der Regel durch Vermessen des schießenden Geschützes mit akustischen Sensoren etc. und anschließendem Beschuß. Ferner steht ein modernes Vermessungsinstrument hoher Genauigkeit in Gestalt von einem Artillerie-Beobachtungsradar zur Verfügung. Der Beschuß erfolgt im allgemeinen mit Artilleriegeschossen, Lenkflugkörper, Abwurfbomben etc. Diese Bekämpfungsmittel sind ausnahmslos von letaler Wirkung und gehen im Grunde genommen über den Rahmen der Selbstverteidigung hinaus, insbesondere für sogenannte "friedenschaffende Einheiten", wie sie beispielsweise die UN-Verbände darstellen. Deshalb wird solchen Einheiten bei einem Einsatz durchwegs eine sehr hohe Einsatzschwelle abverlangt. Wegen der vorherrschenden großen Zeitspannen zwischen terroristischem Artillerieeinsatz etc. und den Anforderungen von Bekämpfungsmaßnahmen und schließlich deren Einsatz, können diese sich unter Umständen bereits gegen falsche Ziele richten und tragen dann erheblich zur Eskalation eines weiteren Konflikts bei.Artillery positions are usually combated by surveying the firing gun with acoustic sensors etc. and subsequent Bombardment. Furthermore, a modern surveying instrument stands higher Accuracy in the form of an artillery observation radar is available. The fire is generally carried out with artillery shells, guided missiles, Dropping bombs etc. These means of control are without exception from lethal effect and basically go beyond the scope of self defense in addition, especially for so-called "peace-building units", such as the UN associations, for example. That is why it becomes Units consistently require a very high deployment threshold. Because of the prevailing long periods between terrorist Artillery use etc. and the requirements of control measures and finally their use, these may already exist against wrong targets and then contribute significantly to the escalation of a further conflict.

Die Anmelderin hat in der DE 42 28 539 Al - ein aufwendiges Multisensorsystem zur Erkennung und Identifizierung von Kampfmitteln und Kampfsituationen vorgeschlagen, das für anti-terroristischen Einsatz viel zu aufwendig ist. The applicant has in DE 42 28 539 Al - a complex multi-sensor system for the detection and identification of weapons and combat situations proposed that it is far too expensive for anti-terrorist use.

Bei Heckschützen liegen die Sachverhalte anders, sie sind nur individuell aus der Nähe bekämpfbar und haben jederzeit die Möglichkeit, sich dem Zugriff der friedenschaffenden Einheiten zu entziehen, beispielsweise durch Untertauchen in der Zivilbevölkerung.The situation is different for snipers, they can only be fought individually at close range and have the opportunity to access the peacekeeping units at any time withdraw, for example by immersion in the civilian population.

Durch den Stand der Technik sind eine Vielzahl von Einrichtungen zur Lokalisierung und zum Schutz von Objekten bekannt, so beispielsweise aus der DE 20 00 444 eine Freigeländeüberwachungsanlage mittels Schallaufnehmer, oder aus der DE 35 04 552 eine installationslos arbeitende Alarmauslöseeinrichtung. Alle diese Objektschutzeinrichtungen sind jedoch für einen variierbaren Einsatz zur Bekämpfung terroristischer Maßnahmen wenig oder überhaupt nicht geeignet.Due to the state of the art, a large number of devices for localization and protection are available of objects known, for example from DE 20 00 444 an outdoor surveillance system by means of sound pickups, or from DE 35 04 552 an installation-free working Alarm triggering device. However, all of these object protection devices are variable Use to combat terrorist measures little or not at all.

Ferner ist aus der DE 35 04 552 A1 eine Vorrichtung bekannt, die gezielt akustische Signale detektiert und bei einer Übereinstimmung mit vorgegebenen Signalmustern einen Alarm auslöst. Aus der DE 28 29 239 C1 ist aus dem miltitärischen Bereich eine ebenfalls akustisch arbeitende Detektionseinrichtung bekannt, deren Signal jedoch zur Ausrichtung einer Waffe dient. Schließlich zeit die DE 93 20 382 U1 ebenfalls eine u.a. akustisch arbeitende Alarmeinrichtung zur Installations in einem Gefechtsfeldfahrzeug.Furthermore, a device is known from DE 35 04 552 A1 that specifically audible signals is detected and triggers an alarm if the signal patterns match. From DE 28 29 239 C1 there is also an acoustically operating one from the military area Detection device known, but the signal is used to align a weapon. Finally time the DE 93 20 382 U1 also a. acoustic alarm device for installation in a battlefield vehicle.

Zudem offenbart die FR-A-2 174 987 eine Vorrichtung zur Lokalisierung eines Zieles, die ein Gehäuse, einen Zünder und ein optisch anzeigendes Signalmittel umfaßt. Diese Vorrichtung dient zur Ausbringung einer Farbmarkierung in Wasser zum Zweck der Auffindbarkeit einer im Wasser verunglückten Person. Die Vorrichtung wird dabei zunächst manuell ausgelöst, jedoch erfolgt die Ausbringung der Farbmarkierung ins Wasser erst , wenn ein bestimmter hydrostatischer Druck im Wasser, d.h. eine bestimmte Tiefe im Wasser, erreicht ist.In addition, FR-A-2 174 987 discloses a device for locating a target, the a Housing, an igniter and an optically indicating signal means. This device serves to apply a color marking in water for the purpose of locating one in water accident victim. The device is initially triggered manually, but it does Application of the color marking into the water only when a certain hydrostatic pressure in the Water, i.e. a certain depth in the water.

Schließlich ist aus der DE 37 20 672 A1 ein Wirkkörper bekannt, der als Wurfmine verbringbar ist und mit einer Aufrichteinrichtung ausgerichtet wird. Dieser Wirkkörper umfaßt einen Gefechtskopf, der mittels eines Suchzünder-Sensors bei Erfassung eines zu bekämpfenden Zielobjektes gezündet wird. Es besteht die Möglichkeit, den Wirkkörper nach Art einer die Umgebung unter vorgegebenen Elevationswinkel abtastenden Suchzünder-Munition auszulegen und dadurch eine hoch-effektive, sehr variabel einsetzbare Flächenverteidigungswaffe zu schaffen. Die Verbringung des Wirkkörpers erfolgt mittels Geschoß, Dispenser, Wurfeinrichtung oder von Hand. Der Suchzünder-Sensor ist hierbei ein Akustiksensor.Finally, from DE 37 20 672 A1 an active body is known which can be moved as a throwing lead and aligned with an erector. This active body comprises a warhead, which is ignited by means of a search detonator sensor when a target object to be combated is detected becomes. There is the possibility of the active body in the manner of a given environment Design of the search detonator ammunition, and thereby a highly effective, to create very versatile usable surface defense weapon. The movement of the active body takes place by means of a projectile, dispenser, throwing device or by hand. The detonator sensor is here an acoustic sensor.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Einsatzmittel zu schaffen, das sowohl zur Unterstützung der Artilleriebekämpfung, als auch zur Bekämpfung von Heckenschützen verwendbar ist, generell leicht und schnell verfügbar ist und die Lokalisierung in allen Fällen gewährleistet.The present invention has for its object to provide a resource that both to support artillery control, as well as to combat snipers is usable, is generally easily and quickly available and the localization in all cases guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 aufgezeigten Maßnahmen gelöst. In den Unteransprüchen sind vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung angegeben.This object is achieved by the measures indicated in claim 1. In the subclaims Advantageous refinements and developments of the invention are specified.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung erläutert.In the following, the invention is described in connection with a preferred exemplary embodiment the drawing explained.

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Der allgemeine Erfindungsgedanke sieht vor, ein speziell ausgebildetes Markierungsmittel entweder prophylaktisch an für Artillerie- oder Heckenschützenstellungen geeigneten Plätzen auszubringen, oder mit einem Verbringungsmittel an bereits bezogene, aufgeklärte Stellungen zu bringen. Solche Verbringungsmittel richten sich natürlich nach dem betreffenden Einsatz. Für Artilleriestellungen können dies beispielsweise fliegende Dispenser, Lenkflugkörper oder Minenverlegesysteme sein oder für Heckenschützen in bereits bezogenen Stellungen sogenannte Gewehrgranaten.The general idea of the invention provides for a specially designed one Markers either prophylactically for artillery or Spread sniper positions in suitable places, or with a To bring means of transport to already occupied, enlightened positions. Such means of transport are of course based on the one in question Commitment. For artillery positions, for example, this can be flying Dispensers, guided missiles or mine laying systems or for Rifle grenades in positions already occupied.

Die Einrichtung zur Lokalisierung von Artillerie und Heckenschützen setzt sich aus einem weitgehend beschußfesten Behälter 10 kleinen Volumens - etwa 0,5 bis 11 - mit folgenden Komponenten zusammen:

  • a) mit einem akustischen Auslösesensor ausgerüsteten Zünder 11, wobei der Sensor jeweils auf die Knallsignatur der zu bekämpfenden Geschütze, Mörser, Maschinengewehr oder gewöhnliche Schußmunition einstellbar ist, wobei bei den sogenannten "schweren Waffen" die Signaturakustik, wie sie in einem Bereich von unter 100 m Entfernung auftritt, herangezogen wird. Außerdem ist der Zünder mit einer sogenannten "Räumsperre" versehen, welche automatisch des Signalmittel auslöst, wenn ein Versuch der Wegnahme, Räumung oder Beschuß vorgenommen wird. Diese Räumsperre kann beispielsweise ein einfacher Quecksilberschalter sein.
  • b) aus einem pyrotechnischen Signalmittel, das über Bebauungs- und Bewuchsobergrenzen hinaus sichtbar ist und auch eine bestimmte Zeitbeispielsweise 15 - 30 sec - wirksam ist. Hierbei kann es sich um Leuchtkugeln mit zugehörigem Schußbecher oder um sogenanntes "griechisches Feuer" handeln.
    • The device for locating artillery and snipers consists of a largely bulletproof container of 10 small volumes - about 0.5 to 11 - with the following components:
  • a) equipped with an acoustic trigger sensor 11, the sensor being adjustable to the bang signature of the guns, mortars, machine guns or ordinary ammunition to be fought, the signature acoustics of the so-called "heavy weapons" as they are in a range of less than 100 m distance occurs, is used. In addition, the detonator is provided with a so-called "clearing lock" which automatically triggers the signaling means when an attempt is made to remove, clear or fire. This room lock can be a simple mercury switch, for example.
  • b) from a pyrotechnic signaling device, which is visible beyond building and vegetation limits and is also effective for a certain time, for example 15-30 seconds. These can be luminous balls with associated shot cups or so-called "Greek fire".

    • Die vorbeschriebene Einrichtung zur Lokalisierung bzw. deren Signalmitttel zur Markierung der angesprochenen, zu überwachenden Geschütze oder Gewehre wird ausgelöst, wenn im Auffassungsbereich des Sensors 11 ein oder mehrere Schüsse abgegeben werden. Es löst jedoch nicht aus, wenn die Signatur eines detektierten Abschusses nicht der gespeicherten Signatur - Impulsverlauf, Frequenzspektrum etc. - entspricht.The above-described device for localization or its signal means to mark the addressed guns to be monitored or Rifles are triggered when an or in the detection range of the sensor 11 several shots are fired. However, it does not trigger if the Signature of a detected launch not the stored signature - Pulse curve, frequency spectrum etc. - corresponds.

    Die gespeicherte Signatur kann dabei in einer Ausführungsform variabel programmierbar, in einer zweiten Ausführungsform durch Auswahl aus verschieden eingestellten Zündern vorgebbar und in einer dritten Ausführungsform breitbandig mit Schwellwerten realisiert sein. So kann beispielsweise nur eine Auswertung tiefer Frequenzanteile zur Detektierung großer Kaliber vorgesehen werden oder hohe Frequenzen zur Detektion von Gewehrfeuer eingestellt werden.In one embodiment, the stored signature can be variable programmable, in a second embodiment by selection from differently set detonators can be specified and in a third Embodiment can be implemented in broadband with threshold values. So can for example, only an evaluation of low frequency components for detection large calibers are provided or high frequencies for the detection of Gunfire can be set.

    Die weithin sichtbare optische Markierung durch ein pyrotechnisches Signalmittel ermöglicht es auch einem zahlenmäßig kleinen Beobachtungstrupp, ein großes Gebiet zu überwachen, Heckenschützen oder Artillerie etc. unmittelbar zu lokalisieren und Bekämpfungsmittel richtig einzuweisen sowie das Beobachtungsergebnis zu dokumentieren.The highly visible optical marking by a pyrotechnic Signaling means also enable a small number Observation force to monitor a large area, snipers or Directly locate artillery etc. and control agents properly instruct and document the observation result.

    Es sind weitere Variationen möglich, so beispielweise im Falle einer individuellen Anbringung am Geschütz selbst im Zuge einer Kontrolle schwerer Waffen läßt sich mittels unterschiedlicher Gestaltung des pyrotechnischen Signalmittels - beispielsweise durch unterschiedliche oder kombinierte Farbgebung - zusätzlich ein Codiersystem realisieren. So wird beispielsweise eine einwandfreie Unterscheidung von Geschützen einer Partei von der anderen Partei gewährleistet.Further variations are possible, for example in the case of one individual attachment to the gun itself as part of a control heavy weapons can be created using different designs of pyrotechnic signaling means - for example by different or Combined coloring - additionally implement a coding system. So will for example, a proper distinction between a party's guns guaranteed by the other party.

    Bei der Ausbringung über unzugänglichen oder verteidigten Stellungen mittels Trägergeschossen oder Flugkörpern ist eine Zerstörung des jeweiligen Trägers in ausreichender Höhe über der zu überwachenden Stellung erforderlich. Dies kann mittels herkömmlicher Abstandszünder auf Radar- oder Laserbasis im Träger selbst erfolgen.When deploying over inaccessible or defended positions using Carrier projectiles or missiles are a destruction of the respective carrier in sufficient height above the position to be monitored. This can be used in conventional radar or laser-based detonators Carrier itself.

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    1. A device for locating artillery and sniper positions during firing therefrom, which is self-contained and has
      a shell-proof housing (10),
      an acoustic sensor adjustable in frequency and/or pulse characteristic,
      an anti-clearance means (12),
      a detonator linked to the sensor and anti-clearance means and
      a downstream arrangement that releases an optical, preferably pyrotechnic signalling means on detonation.
    2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the signalling means (13) can be a combination of different pyrotechnic components, so that a clear optical coding by different colour or colour combinations is ensured.
    3. A device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the signalling means are in the form of flares with an associated launcher or in the form of "Greek fire".
    4. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the anti-clearance means (12) is in the form of a mercury switch.
    5. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that it is designed to be laid by dispensers, guided missiles or by rifle-launched grenades.
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