EP2235469A1 - Teaching or training device for operators of a weapon station - Google Patents

Teaching or training device for operators of a weapon station

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EP2235469A1
EP2235469A1 EP09703141A EP09703141A EP2235469A1 EP 2235469 A1 EP2235469 A1 EP 2235469A1 EP 09703141 A EP09703141 A EP 09703141A EP 09703141 A EP09703141 A EP 09703141A EP 2235469 A1 EP2235469 A1 EP 2235469A1
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weapon station
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Rolf Körver
Jost Kurz
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Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B9/00—Simulators for teaching or training purposes
    • G09B9/003—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for military purposes and tactics
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/14—Indirect aiming means
    • F41G3/16—Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
    • F41G3/165—Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire using a TV-monitor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/22—Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/26—Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/26—Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying
    • F41G3/2616—Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying using a light emitting device
    • F41G3/2622—Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying using a light emitting device for simulating the firing of a gun or the trajectory of a projectile
    • F41G3/2627—Cooperating with a motion picture projector
    • F41G3/2633—Cooperating with a motion picture projector using a TV type screen, e.g. a CRT, displaying a simulated target

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  • the invention relates to a training or training device for the training of particular soldiers or operators of a weapons system and is particularly concerned with the replica of the gun dynamics at remote-controlled weapon stations.
  • optically effective feature structures are located in a defined relative position to the targets targeted by the shooter and imaged onto an optical image sensor attached to the weapon.
  • a weapons station test unit containing a weapon simulation device is disclosed in DE 10 2005 058 546 A.
  • the weapon simulation unit as well as a test and evaluation device act together in such a way that the data traffic between the simulation device and an on-board electronics is monitored in real time by the testing and evaluation device during the simulation process.
  • a target practice describes the DE 37 02 288 A1.
  • This uses a conventional armored vehicle with a gun and a fire control system, with which a portable exercise device is detachably connected.
  • This device uses almost all the features of the conventional fire control system in operation, so the exercises are realistic.
  • the exercise device transmits simulated landscape images superimposed with simulated target images to a viewing device in the vehicle.
  • the landscape images are selected in response to signals reflecting the orientation of the gun and originating from the fire control system.
  • a corresponding target mark is subsequently displayed on the viewing device.
  • the exerciser records the location of the target and calculates the deviation between that location and the location of the simulated target as a measure of the success of the exercise.
  • the transverse movements and the changes in the elevation of the gun take place realistically during the shooting movements.
  • a device with several training places to train gunners is described in DE 31 22 384 A1. Each training place is modeled on the space in the combat vehicle in order to be able to do without a combat vehicle for the training itself.
  • In the target optics appears an image generated on a monitor to which more images can be superimposed, such as a target in the image of a landscape.
  • the image of the landscape is displaced by the computer according to the operation of the together with the image of the destination.
  • a sighting mark superimposed on the landscape and the target is then used to determine the difference between the position of the target and the sighting mark after firing a shot in the computer.
  • the invention has the object to provide a training and training station that meets the new requirements, with a good training in a weapons system is achieved.
  • the invention is based on the idea for remote-controlled weapon stations, in particular with electro-optical fire control, to enable the operator (operator) of the station in the original (in Nura) by importing a virtual environment without moving the weapon itself, d. h, to simulate a weapon tracking.
  • the replica of the (only theoretical) weapon tracking is done by simulation programs.
  • This software simulates the positioning behavior of the gun including the simulation of controllers, motors, gears and their load.
  • the parameters are usually inertia, mass, maximum speed, maximum current, friction and unbalance of the weapon station. These are also reproduced.
  • An operator is shown this theoretical tracking or weapon movement as a real gun movement when viewing the screen or monitor. In order to realize this, it has been found preferable that the control circuits of the fire control as well as the weapon tracking are modeled.
  • the theoretical movements of the weapon station are designed as movements of the viewing window on the monitor of the operator so that the operator assumes by viewing the screen of a real gun movement.
  • the real-time is realized by a refresh rate in the viewing window of about 50Hz, whereby a continuous image representation can be established.
  • Conventional simulation methods do not sufficiently depict the individual components of the drive system with which this image renewal rate could be achieved.
  • the positioning behavior of the weapon station is thus measured in / on the original with a high-precision measuring platform.
  • the proposed method will be significantly determined by the chosen measuring means.
  • the method preferably allows for two ways of connecting the movement adjustment of the weapon system relative to its environment, once the real variant and, on the other hand, the virtual variant.
  • the real version the surveys on a video camera or the like, the changing spatial images of the environment are created and stored with.
  • the weapon system is virtually moved to a measuring room or a virtual environment (3D).
  • the method thus not only achieves the real-time capability in a simple manner, but also avoids complex replication of the drive system, which requires detailed knowledge of the overall system architecture.
  • An embedded simulation can be built immediately for each weapon station, without any reference to the realized system architecture.
  • a real target and weather-independent training option is provided for the qualified training, but in particular for the training of the operator on board.
  • Scenarios can be trained that are not feasible with real targets due to safety regulations. Another advantage is that they can be known in advance of future locations of use (virtual environment).
  • the training or the training can be made on a so-called training device with a real weapon system.
  • the training or training on a real on-site weapons system (vehicle of all kinds) using the real operating area (embedded simulation) done. Only a simulation interface as well as various memory can then be integrated with the real weapon station.
  • the hardware operating area / controls remains 1: 1, the display of the simulated movements in, for example, virtually predetermined worlds takes place on the monitor of the operating area.
  • FIGURE shows a general functional block diagram of a training module 1 (training or training unit) for a weapon station 2.
  • a training module 1 training or training unit
  • This is composed of a monitor 4, a control unit 5 and the electronic units 6 together.
  • ESI EO Simulation & Interface
  • ESI EO Simulation & Interface
  • the weapon station 2 has a so-called EO sensor head (not shown in detail), in which the entire signal processing of the weapon system 2 takes place.
  • This topic is preferably reproduced once again in ESI 7.
  • the scenario simulator 8 may be a so-called ANSE (Advanced Naval Simulation Envirement).
  • ANSE Advanced Naval Simulation Envirement
  • the simulator 9 contains characteristics of the weapon and gun propulsion simulation.
  • the training module 1 can be completely simulated once part of an independent training session. However, the method allows the on-site training or training to be integrated with a real weapon station 2. In the replica training as a separate training then curves several weapons systems (same design) can be generated and incorporated in the simulation.
  • the required characteristics are generated by measuring at the real weapon station 2 and deposited in the simulator 9 for the simulation of gun and gun drives (not shown).
  • the environmental images actually changing with these movements can also be included and in the scenario simulator 8 be stored, with an association between the environmental images and the corresponding characteristics can be done by software.
  • the scenario simulator 8 then for its part provides the stored retrievable target scenarios, for example in the form of synthetic images.
  • the stored in the scenario simulator 8 data are given to the ESI 7, wherein by means of a scenario simulation based on original weapons processor cards a representation on the monitor 4 of the operator workstation 3 takes place.
  • the virtual environment is placed on the ESI 7, which shows an identical behavior in the image analysis as the weapon system 2.
  • the characteristic curves of the drives from the simulator 9 are now integrated and linked to the data of the scenario simulator 8 by the ESI 7 such that the movement (s) are simulated and then displayed on the monitor 4 can be displayed.
  • the scenario simulator 8 and the simulator 9 can be simple storage media (sticks, separate hard disks, CDs, etc.) or belong to a computer (not shown in detail). Particularly in the case of integration with a real weapon system 2, the simulation interface 7 or the entire simulation can optionally be switched on or off.

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Abstract

According to the invention, weapon slaving is simulated and a simulation interface (7) is to be integrated for this purpose between the operator work place (3) and the weapon station (2), said interface being bidirectionally connected to a scenario simulator (8) and a further simulator (9) and optionally can be added to the electronic circuit between the operator work place (3) and the weapon station (2). The weapon station (2) and the operator work place (3) can be part of a real weapon station (2) or can be part of a completely reconstructed independent training unit. Real or synthetic data of the surroundings and the like is, for example, stored in the form of IR/TV video images in the scenario simulator (8). Characteristic curves of the weapon and gun drive simulation are stored in the simulator (9), with which the positioning behavior of the weapon station (2), including the simulation of controller, engines, transmissions, and the load thereof, can be simulated. Parameters such as inertia, mass, maximum velocity, maximum flow, friction and imbalance of the weapon station (2) are hereby simulated. In order to be able to displace the virtual image from the scene modulator (8), the characteristic curves of the drives from the simulator (9) are incorporated and interlinked in the ESI (7), the movement is simulated and the simulated movement is displayed on the monitor (4).

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BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIPTION
Ausbildung- bzw. Trainingseinrichtung für Bediener einer WaffenstationTraining device for operators of a weapon station
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ausbildungs- bzw. Trainingseinrichtung für die Ausbildung von insbesondere Soldaten bzw. Bedienpersonen an einer Waffenanlage und beschäftigt sich insbesondere mit der Nachbildung der Geschützdynamik bei fernbedienbaren Waffenstationen.The invention relates to a training or training device for the training of particular soldiers or operators of a weapons system and is particularly concerned with the replica of the gun dynamics at remote-controlled weapon stations.
Eine Anordnung zur Erfassung des Zielvorganges beim Schießtraining wird in der DD 301 833 A9 beschrieben. Wesentlich hierbei ist, dass sich optisch wirksame Merkmalsstrukturen in definierter Relativlage zu den vom Schützen anvisierten Zielflächen befinden und auf einen an der Waffe angebrachten optischen Bildsensor abgebildet werden.An arrangement for detecting the aiming process in shooting practice is described in DD 301 833 A9. It is essential here that optically effective feature structures are located in a defined relative position to the targets targeted by the shooter and imaged onto an optical image sensor attached to the weapon.
Eine, eine Waffensimulationseinrichtung enthaltende Waffenstation- Testeinheit wird mit der DE 10 2005 058 546 A offenbart. Die Waffensimulationseinheit sowie eine Prüf- und Auswerteeinrichtung wirken dabei derart zusammen, dass der Datenverkehr zwischen der Simulationseinrichtung und einer Bordelektronik von der Prüf- und Auswerteeinrichtung während des Simulationsvorgangs in Echtzeit überwacht wird.A weapons station test unit containing a weapon simulation device is disclosed in DE 10 2005 058 546 A. The weapon simulation unit as well as a test and evaluation device act together in such a way that the data traffic between the simulation device and an on-board electronics is monitored in real time by the testing and evaluation device during the simulation process.
Eine Schießübungsanlage beschreibt die DE 37 02 288 A1. Diese bedient sich eines herkömmlichen gepanzerten Fahrzeuges mit einem Geschütz und einer Feuerleitanlage, mit welcher ein tragbares Übungsgerät lösbar verbunden ist. Dieses Gerät benutzt im Betrieb fast alle Merkmale der herkömmlichen Feuerleitanlage, sodass die Übungen wirklichkeitsnah sind. Das Übungsgerät übermittelt simulierte Landschaftsbilder überlagert mit simulierten Zielobjektbildern an ein Sichtgerät im Fahrzeug. Die Landschaftsbilder werden in Abhängigkeit von Signalen, die die Orientierung des Geschützes wiedergeben und von der Feuerleitanlage stammen, ausgewählt. Unter Zugrundelegen eines Entfernungswertes wird danach auf dem Sichtgerät eine entsprechende Zielmarke eingeblendet. Wenn der Abfeuerschalter betätigt wird, hält das Übungsgerät den Ort der Zielmarke fest und errechnet die Abweichung zwischen diesem Ort und der Lage des simulierten Zielobjektes als ein Maß für den Übungserfolg. Die Querbewegungen und die Änderungen der Elevation des Geschützes erfolgen bei den Schießbewegungen real. Ein Gerät mit mehreren Ausbildungsplätzen zur Ausbildung von Richtschützen wird in der DE 31 22 384 A1 beschrieben. Hierbei ist jeder Ausbildungsplatz dem Platz im Kampffahrzeug nachgebildet, um auf ein Kampffahrzeug für die Ausbildung selbst verzichten zu können. In den Zieloptiken erscheint ein auf einem Monitor erzeugtes Bild, dem weitere Bilder überlagert werden können, so ein beispielsweise ein Ziel im Bild einer Landschaft. Das Bild der Landschaft wird durch den Rechner entsprechend der Betätigung der zusammen mit dem Bild des Zieles verschobemn. Ein der Landschaft und dem Ziel überlagertes Visierzeichen wird dann dazu genutzt, nach Schussauslösung im Rechner die Differenz zwischen der Lage des Ziel und des Visierzeichens zu ermitteln.A target practice describes the DE 37 02 288 A1. This uses a conventional armored vehicle with a gun and a fire control system, with which a portable exercise device is detachably connected. This device uses almost all the features of the conventional fire control system in operation, so the exercises are realistic. The exercise device transmits simulated landscape images superimposed with simulated target images to a viewing device in the vehicle. The landscape images are selected in response to signals reflecting the orientation of the gun and originating from the fire control system. On the basis of a distance value, a corresponding target mark is subsequently displayed on the viewing device. When the firing switch is operated, the exerciser records the location of the target and calculates the deviation between that location and the location of the simulated target as a measure of the success of the exercise. The transverse movements and the changes in the elevation of the gun take place realistically during the shooting movements. A device with several training places to train gunners is described in DE 31 22 384 A1. Each training place is modeled on the space in the combat vehicle in order to be able to do without a combat vehicle for the training itself. In the target optics appears an image generated on a monitor to which more images can be superimposed, such as a target in the image of a landscape. The image of the landscape is displaced by the computer according to the operation of the together with the image of the destination. A sighting mark superimposed on the landscape and the target is then used to determine the difference between the position of the target and the sighting mark after firing a shot in the computer.
Auch für fernbedienbare Waffenstationen sind Ausbildung- und Trainingsstationen Grundlage für die Ausbildung der Bedienpersonen.Even for remote-controlled weapon stations training and training stations are the basis for the training of operators.
Hier stellt sich die Erfindung die Aufgabe, eine den neuen Anforderungen entsprechende Ausbildung- und Trainingsstation anzugeben, mit der eine gute Ausbildung an einer Waffenanlage erzielt wird.Here, the invention has the object to provide a training and training station that meets the new requirements, with a good training in a weapons system is achieved.
Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen aufgelistet.The problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are listed in the subclaims.
Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, für fernbedienbare Waffenstationen insbesondere mit elektro- optischer Feuerleitung der Bedienung (Bedienperson) der Station im Original (in Na- tura) durch Einspielen einer virtuellen Umwelt ohne Bewegung der Waffe selbst zu ermöglichen, d. h, eine Waffennachführung zu simulieren. Die Nachbildung der (nur theoretisch stattfindende) Waffennachführung erfolgt durch Simulationsprogramme. Diese Software simuliert dabei das Positionierverhalten des Geschützes einschließlich der Simulation von Controller, Motoren, Getrieben und deren Last. Die Parameter sind in der Regel Trägheit, Masse, Maximalgeschwindigkeit, Maximalstrom, Reibung und Unwucht der Waffenstation. Diese werden gleichfalls nachgebildet. Einem Bediener wird diese theoretische Nachführung bzw. Waffenbewegung als echte Geschützbewegung beim Betrachten Des Bildschirmes bzw. Monitors angezeigt. Um dies zu realisieren hat es sich als bevorzugt gezeigt, dass die Regelkreise der Feuerleitung als auch die Waffennachführung nachgebildet werden.The invention is based on the idea for remote-controlled weapon stations, in particular with electro-optical fire control, to enable the operator (operator) of the station in the original (in Nura) by importing a virtual environment without moving the weapon itself, d. h, to simulate a weapon tracking. The replica of the (only theoretical) weapon tracking is done by simulation programs. This software simulates the positioning behavior of the gun including the simulation of controllers, motors, gears and their load. The parameters are usually inertia, mass, maximum speed, maximum current, friction and unbalance of the weapon station. These are also reproduced. An operator is shown this theoretical tracking or weapon movement as a real gun movement when viewing the screen or monitor. In order to realize this, it has been found preferable that the control circuits of the fire control as well as the weapon tracking are modeled.
Die theoretischen Bewegungen der Waffenstation werden dabei als Bewegungen des Sichtfensters auf dem Monitor des Bedieners so ausgelegt, dass der Bediener durch Betrachtung des Bildschirmes von einer echten Geschützbewegung ausgeht. Die Echtzeit wird durch eine Bilderneuerungsrate im Sichtfenster von ca. 50Hz realisiert, wodurch eine kontinuierliche Bilddarstellung aufgebaut werden kann. Herkömmliche Simulationsverfahren bilden die einzelnen Komponenten des Antriebssystems noch nicht ausreichend ab, mit der diese Bilderneuerungsrate erreicht werden könnte.The theoretical movements of the weapon station are designed as movements of the viewing window on the monitor of the operator so that the operator assumes by viewing the screen of a real gun movement. The real-time is realized by a refresh rate in the viewing window of about 50Hz, whereby a continuous image representation can be established. Conventional simulation methods do not sufficiently depict the individual components of the drive system with which this image renewal rate could be achieved.
Um eine erforderliche Echtzeitfähigkeit zu erreichen, ist nun in Weiterführung der Erfindung vorgesehen, die Messung der Geschwindigkeit- und Beschleunigungswerte an einer originalen Waffenstation vorzunehmen. Eventuell können Messungen weiterer Waffenstationen einfließen durch Vermessen selbiger. Im Anschluss daran ist eine numerische Glättung der Messwertreihen sinnvoll. Aus den Messreihen werden danach in analytischer Ermittlung die Funktionskurven (Kennlinien) für Geschwindigkeit und Beschleunigung geschaffen. Diese werden in die Simulation eingebunden.In order to achieve a required real-time capability, it is now provided in continuation of the invention to carry out the measurement of the speed and acceleration values at an original weapon station. It may be possible to include measurements of other weapon stations by measuring them. Following this, numerical smoothing of the measured value series makes sense. From the measurement series, the function curves (characteristics) for speed and acceleration are then created in analytical determination. These are integrated into the simulation.
Das Positionierverhalten der Waffenstation wird also im / am Original mit einer hochpräzisen Messplattform vermessen. Das vorgeschlagene Verfahren wird erheblich bestimmt sein durch das / die gewählten Messmittel.The positioning behavior of the weapon station is thus measured in / on the original with a high-precision measuring platform. The proposed method will be significantly determined by the chosen measuring means.
Das Verfahren lässt vorzugsweise zwei Möglichkeiten der Verbindung der Bewegungsnachstellung der Waffenanlage bezogen auf seine Umgebung zu, einmal die reelle und zum anderen die virtuelle Variante. Bei der reellen Version werden mit der Vermessung über eine Videokamera oder dergleichen die sich dabei verändernden Raumaufnahmen der Umwelt erstellt und mit abgespeichert. Bei der virtuellen Version wird die Waffenanlage virtuell in einen Messraum bzw. eine virtuelle Umgebung (3D) verlegt.The method preferably allows for two ways of connecting the movement adjustment of the weapon system relative to its environment, once the real variant and, on the other hand, the virtual variant. In the real version, the surveys on a video camera or the like, the changing spatial images of the environment are created and stored with. In the virtual version, the weapon system is virtually moved to a measuring room or a virtual environment (3D).
Durch das Verfahren wird somit in einfacher Art und Weise nicht nur die Echtzeitfähigkeit erreicht, sondern auch eine aufwändige Nachbildung des Antriebssystems vermieden, die eine detaillierte Kenntnis der gesamten Systemarchitektur erforderlich macht. Es kann für jede Waffenstation umgehend eine Embedded Simulation aufgebaut werden, ohne einen Bezug auf die realisierte Systemarchitektur herzustellen.The method thus not only achieves the real-time capability in a simple manner, but also avoids complex replication of the drive system, which requires detailed knowledge of the overall system architecture. An embedded simulation can be built immediately for each weapon station, without any reference to the realized system architecture.
Des Weiteren wird für die qualifizierte Ausbildung, insbesondere jedoch für die Weiterbildung der Bediener an Bord eine realziel- und witterungsunabhängige Trainingsmöglichkeit zur Verfügung gestellt. Es können Szenarien trainiert werden, die auf Grund von Sicherheitsbestimmungen nicht mit realen Zielen durchführbar sind. Von Vorteil ist zudem, dass bereits im Vorfeld künftiger Einsatzorte diese präzise kennen gelernt werden können (virtuelle Umwelt). Die Ausbildung bzw. das Training kann an einer so genannten Trainingsvorrichtung mit einer echten Waffenanlage vorgenommen werden. In idealer Weise kann die Ausbildung bzw. das Training jedoch an einer realen Waffenanlage vor Ort (Fahrzeug aller Art) unter Nutzung des realen Bedienbereiches (Embedded Simulation) erfolgen. Einzig ein Simulationsinterface sowie diverse Speicher sind dann an die reale Waffenstation einzubinden. Die Hardware Bedienbereich /Bedienelemente bleibt 1 :1 erhalten, die Anzeige der simulierten Bewegungen in den beispielsweise virtuell vorgegebenen Welten erfolgt auf dem Monitor des Bedienbereiches.Furthermore, a real target and weather-independent training option is provided for the qualified training, but in particular for the training of the operator on board. Scenarios can be trained that are not feasible with real targets due to safety regulations. Another advantage is that they can be known in advance of future locations of use (virtual environment). The training or the training can be made on a so-called training device with a real weapon system. Ideally, the training or training, however, on a real on-site weapons system (vehicle of all kinds) using the real operating area (embedded simulation) done. Only a simulation interface as well as various memory can then be integrated with the real weapon station. The hardware operating area / controls remains 1: 1, the display of the simulated movements in, for example, virtually predetermined worlds takes place on the monitor of the operating area.
Die einzige Figur zeigt ein allgemeingültiges Funktionsblockbild eines Trainingsmoduls 1 (Ausbildungs- bzw. Trainingseinheit) für eine Waffenstation 2. Mit 3 ist ein Bedienarbeitsplatz gekennzeichnet. Dieser setzt sich aus einem Monitor 4, einem Bediengerät 5 sowie den Elektronikeinheiten 6 zusammen. Zwischen dem Bedienarbeitsplatz 3 und der Waffenstation 2 eingebunden ist ein ESI (EO Simulation & Interface) 7, welches bidirektional mit einem Szenariosimulator 8 sowie in einer besonderen Ausführung mit einem weiteren (Waffen- und Geschützantriebs-)Simulator 9 verbunden ist.The single FIGURE shows a general functional block diagram of a training module 1 (training or training unit) for a weapon station 2. With 3 an operator workstation is marked. This is composed of a monitor 4, a control unit 5 and the electronic units 6 together. Integrated between the operator workstation 3 and the weapon station 2 is an ESI (EO Simulation & Interface) 7, which is bidirectionally connected to a scenario simulator 8 and in a special embodiment to another (weapon and gun propulsion) simulator 9.
Im Original weist die Waffenstation 2 einen so genannten EO Sensorkopf auf (nicht näher dargestellt), in dem die gesamte Signalverarbeitung der Waffenanlage 2 abläuft. Diese Thematik wird im ESI 7 vorzugsweise noch einmal nachgebildet. Der Szenariosimulator 8 kann ein so genannter ANSE (Advanced Naval Simulation Envirement) sein. In diesem sind reale oder synthetische Umweltdaten etc. beispielsweise in Form von IR / TV Videobildern gespeichert. Der Simulator 9 hingegen beinhaltet Kennlinien der Waffen- und Geschützantriebssimulation.In the original, the weapon station 2 has a so-called EO sensor head (not shown in detail), in which the entire signal processing of the weapon system 2 takes place. This topic is preferably reproduced once again in ESI 7. The scenario simulator 8 may be a so-called ANSE (Advanced Naval Simulation Envirement). In this real or synthetic environmental data etc. are stored, for example in the form of IR / TV video images. The simulator 9, however, contains characteristics of the weapon and gun propulsion simulation.
Das Trainingsmodul 1 kann einmal komplett nachgebildet Bestandteil einer eigenständigen Trainingseinheit sein. Jedoch erlaubt das Verfahren, dass die Ausbildung bzw. das Training vor Ort an einer realen Waffenstation 2 eingebunden werden kann. Bei der Nachbildung als separate Trainingseinheit können dann Kennlinien mehrere Waffenanlagen (gleicher Bauart) erzeugt werden und bei der Simulation einfließen.The training module 1 can be completely simulated once part of an independent training session. However, the method allows the on-site training or training to be integrated with a real weapon station 2. In the replica training as a separate training then curves several weapons systems (same design) can be generated and incorporated in the simulation.
Das Verfahren selbst läuft wie folgt ab.The procedure itself is as follows.
In einem ersten Schritt werden für die Simulation der Waffen- und Geschützantriebe (nicht näher dargestellt) die erforderlichen Kennlinien durch Vermessen an der realen Waffenstation 2 erzeugt und im Simulator 9 hinterlegt. Dabei können auch die faktisch mit diesen Bewegungen sich ändernden Umgebungsbilder mit aufgenommen und im Szenariosimulator 8 abgespeichert werden, wobei eine Zuordnung zwischen den Umgebungsbildern und den entsprechenden Kennlinien softwaremäßig erfolgen kann. Alternativ bzw. zusätzlich ist jedoch vorgesehen, virtuelle (simulierte Umwelt) Welten im Szenariosimulator 8 zu hinterlegen. Der Szenariosimulator 8 gibt dann seinerseits die abgespeicherten, abrufbaren Zielszenarien beispielsweise in Form von synthetischen Bildern vor.In a first step, the required characteristics are generated by measuring at the real weapon station 2 and deposited in the simulator 9 for the simulation of gun and gun drives (not shown). At the same time, the environmental images actually changing with these movements can also be included and in the scenario simulator 8 be stored, with an association between the environmental images and the corresponding characteristics can be done by software. Alternatively or additionally, however, provision is made for depositing virtual (simulated environment) worlds in the scenario simulator 8. The scenario simulator 8 then for its part provides the stored retrievable target scenarios, for example in the form of synthetic images.
Die im Szenariosimulator 8 hinterlegten Daten werden auf den ESI 7 gegeben, wobei mittels einer Szenariosimulation basierend auf originalen Waffen- Prozessorkarten eine Darstellung auf dem Monitor 4 des Bedienarbeitsplatzes 3 erfolgt. Die virtuelle Umwelt wird dazu auf den ESI 7 gelegt, welches ein identisches Verhalten in der Bildauswertung wie die Waffenanlage 2 zeigt.The stored in the scenario simulator 8 data are given to the ESI 7, wherein by means of a scenario simulation based on original weapons processor cards a representation on the monitor 4 of the operator workstation 3 takes place. The virtual environment is placed on the ESI 7, which shows an identical behavior in the image analysis as the weapon system 2.
Um das virtuelle Bild in einfacher Form verschieben zu können, werden nunmehr die Kennlinien der Antriebe aus dem Simulator 9 eingebunden und mit den Daten des Szenariosimulator 8 durch den ESI 7 derart verknüpft, dass die Bewegung(en) simuliert und diese dann auf dem Monitor 4 angezeigt werden kann.In order to be able to move the virtual image in a simple form, the characteristic curves of the drives from the simulator 9 are now integrated and linked to the data of the scenario simulator 8 by the ESI 7 such that the movement (s) are simulated and then displayed on the monitor 4 can be displayed.
Stehen andere Kenngrößen als die selbst erzeugten Kennlinien zur Verfügung, können diese genutzt werden.If other parameters than the self-generated characteristic curves are available, these can be used.
Der Szenariosimulator 8 als auch der Simulator 9 können einfache Speicherträger (Sticks, separate Festplatten, CD's etc.) sein oder einem Rechner (nicht näher dargestellt) zugehören. Insbesondere bei der Integration an ein reales Waffensystem 2 kann das Simulationsinterface 7 bzw. die gesamte Simulation wahlweise zu- oder abgeschaltet werden. The scenario simulator 8 and the simulator 9 can be simple storage media (sticks, separate hard disks, CDs, etc.) or belong to a computer (not shown in detail). Particularly in the case of integration with a real weapon system 2, the simulation interface 7 or the entire simulation can optionally be switched on or off.

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1. Ausbildungs- bzw. Trainingseinrichtung (1), die vor Ort an einer realen Waffenstation (2) verwendet werden kann, wobei zwischen einem Bedienarbeitsplatz (3) , bestehend aus einem Monitor (4), einem Bediengerät (5) sowie den Elektronikeinheiten (6), und der Waffenstation (2) ein Simulationsinterface (7) eingebunden ist, welches bidirektional zumindest mit einem Szenariosimulator (8) und einem Waffen- und Geschützantriebssimulator (9) verbunden ist, wobei im Szenariosimulator (8) reale oder synthetische Umweltdaten etc. beispielsweise in Form von IR / TV Videobildern gespeichert und im Simulator (9) Kennlinien der Waffen- und Geschützantriebssimulation hinterlegt sind, mit denen dass Positionierverhalten der Waffenstation (2) einschließlich der Simulation von Controller, Motoren, Getrieben und deren Last simuliert werden kann, wodurch eine Nachbildung der Waffennachführung erfolgt und die theoretischen Bewegungen des Waffenstation (2) als Bewegungen des Sichtfensters auf dem Monitor (4) des Bedieners so ausgelegt sind, dass der Bediener durch Betrachtung des Monitors (4) von einer echten Geschützbewegung ausgeht.1. training or training device (1), which can be used on site at a real weapon station (2), wherein between an operator workstation (3) consisting of a monitor (4), an operator unit (5) and the electronic units ( 6), and the weapon station (2) has a simulation interface (7) connected bidirectionally to at least one scenario simulator (8) and a weapon and gun propulsion simulator (9), in the scenario simulator (8) real or synthetic environmental data etc. stored for example in the form of IR / TV video images and in the simulator (9) characteristics of the weapon and gun propulsion simulation are stored with which the positioning of the weapon station (2) including the simulation of controllers, motors, gears and their load can be simulated, thus a replica of the weapon tracking takes place and the theoretical movements of the weapon station (2) as movements of the viewing window on the moni tor (4) of the operator are designed so that the operator by viewing the monitor (4) assumes a true gun movement.
2. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Parameter wie Trägheit, Masse, Maximalgeschwindigkeit, Maximalstrom, Reibung und Unwucht der Waffenstation (2) nachgebildet werden.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that parameters such as inertia, mass, maximum speed, maximum current, friction and imbalance of the weapon station (2) are modeled.
3. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Trainingsmodul (1) eine eigenständige Trainingseinheit ist.3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the training module (1) is an independent training unit.
4. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im ESI (7) die Bildverarbeitung der Waffenstation (2) nachgebildet wird.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the ESI (7) the image processing of the weapon station (2) is simulated.
5. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die im Simulator (9) hinterlegten Daten durch Messung der Geschwindigkeits- und Beschleunigungswerte an einer oder mehrere originalen Waffenstationen (2) erzeugt werden, wobei aus dem Messreihen in analytischer Ermittlung die Kennlinien für Geschwindigkeit und Beschleunigung geschaffen werden. 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the simulator (9) stored data by measuring the speed and acceleration values at one or more original weapon stations (2) are generated, wherein from the series of measurements in analytical determination the Characteristics are created for speed and acceleration.
6. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich mit diesen Bewegungen ändernde Umgebungsbilder mit im Szenensimulator (8) abgespeichert werden und eine Zuordnung zwischen den Umgebungsbildern und den entsprechenden Kennlinien erfolgt.6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that with these movements changing environmental images are stored in the scene simulator (8) and an association between the environmental images and the corresponding characteristics is carried out.
7. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Szenariosimulator (8) als auch der Simulator (9) einfache Speicherträger, wie Sticks, separate Festplatten, CD's etc. sein können. 7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the scenario simulator (8) and the simulator (9) simple storage media, such as sticks, separate hard disks, CD's, etc. may be.
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