EP3029413B1 - Transport and storage container for a missile - Google Patents

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EP3029413B1
EP3029413B1 EP15003385.0A EP15003385A EP3029413B1 EP 3029413 B1 EP3029413 B1 EP 3029413B1 EP 15003385 A EP15003385 A EP 15003385A EP 3029413 B1 EP3029413 B1 EP 3029413B1
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Michael Grabmeier
Oliver Menn
Alfred Böhm
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/007—Preparatory measures taken before the launching of the guided missiles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/001—Devices or systems for testing or checking
    • F41G7/002—Devices or systems for testing or checking target simulators
    • F41G7/003—Devices or systems for testing or checking target simulators for seekers using radio waves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/001—Devices or systems for testing or checking
    • F41G7/002—Devices or systems for testing or checking target simulators
    • F41G7/004—Devices or systems for testing or checking target simulators for infrared seekers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B35/00—Testing or checking of ammunition
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B39/00—Packaging or storage of ammunition or explosive charges; Safety features thereof; Cartridge belts or bags

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  • the present invention relates to a transport and storage container for a missile.
  • the invention relates to an intelligent transport and storage container for a missile.
  • a method for monitoring the state of ammunition or ammunition parts exposed to environmental pollution For example, a method is known for monitoring the state of ammunition or ammunition parts exposed to environmental pollution.
  • the invention proposes to measure by means of known measuring devices, the environmental influences (temperature, humidity, vibration events, etc.), which during transport to or in the field and during use on the Interact with ammunition. Based on this data, analyzes are then carried out by means of a central computer in order to obtain information regarding the current state of the ammunition.
  • the DE 10 2008 053 200 A1 shows and describes a device for monitoring the storage and transport of environmentally changing goods.
  • This device has a digital logic with data storage, several sensors to measure different storage and transport conditions (temperature, humidity, light intensity, vibration ..), a transmitting and receiving device for the near field communication with at least one antenna designed as a coil and downstream circuit for transmission and receiving and a rechargeable energy store and a bistable display, wherein all the components are arranged to form a flat unit on a circuit carrier and wherein the digital logic depending on the sensor signals makes a state of the goods evaluation, the result of the bistable display available is.
  • 264 B4 is a multi-functional service and test facility for unmanned missiles is known, which has a connectable to a missile service device to which an external computer is connected.
  • the service device is equipped with a communication and control computer for communication with the missile and with the external computer and for controlling hardware components belonging to the service device.
  • the DE 10 2009 040 304 B4 shows and describes a device for controlling function tests and / or service procedures for aircraft-deductible unmanned aerial vehicles comprising systems for testing weapons (missiles).
  • These systems include a missile simulation device and / or a missile attachable test and service device.
  • the EP 2084484 B1 discloses the preamble of claim 1.
  • All of these known missile testing and servicing devices require that the missile be retrieved from the depot, removed from its storage container, and placed on a test bench where the functional tests and / or service will be performed.
  • This requires a special infrastructure (space for testing) and requires additional equipment and equipment such as a forklift, a crane, a suitable test area or a suitable test room with a missile storage device and a table for the test / service equipment.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a space-saving, less time-consuming and costly way to test a missile during the storage and transport phase of its life on its operational readiness and monitoring, and also is not bound to any particular infrastructure.
  • This inventive transport and storage container for at least one missile is provided with a container housing having at least one closable with a lid loading opening through which the missile can be used and removed, and with a missile test device which is integrated or integrated into the container housing and which is operatively connected to the missile contained in the container housing.
  • This transport and storage container already contains the required for the performance of functional tests missile test device, which is for example already connected when inserting the missile in the container with the missile, so that the missile can be tested at any time, without him from the depot or out to remove the transport and storage container. This speeds up both the regular monitoring of the missile and the performance of special functional tests, for example, before the missile is selected for use.
  • the basic idea of the invention is thus to expand a transport and storage container for at least one missile to functional properties for testing the missile.
  • the missile testing device preferably has an operating terminal which is accessible through the loading opening or through a service opening in the wall of the transport and storage container which can be closed by a housing flap.
  • At least one test aid is provided in or on the transport and storage container for testing functions of the missile received in the transport and storage container.
  • a target simulator and / or a rolling simulator and / or a radar reflector are preferably provided or included in the test aid.
  • the transport and storage container is provided with a satellite navigation antenna or has a connection for connecting an external satellite navigation antenna.
  • the transport and storage container is provided with a cooling device or has connections for connecting an external cooling device.
  • a cooling device which is required, for example, for an infrared seeker, also allows the testing of the seeker head.
  • the transport and storage container is provided with a data communication device or can be equipped, which is connected to the missile test device for data exchange or connectable.
  • This data communication device makes it possible to connect the missile test device with a maintenance database, in order to be able to store test results in the maintenance database and, on the other hand, to retrieve data of the maintenance and repair history of the missile from the maintenance database.
  • the transport and storage container may be provided with a radio remote control device with which the missile test device can be controlled remotely.
  • a radio remote control device with which the missile test device can be controlled remotely.
  • At least one sensor for detecting exogenous influences acting on the missile during transport and / or storage is provided in or on the transport and storage container. This embodiment makes it possible to carry out an indirect condition monitoring of the missile by detecting exogenous influences, which act in particular on the missile during transport.
  • the senor is at least one temperature sensor, which is arranged in the interior of the container housing and / or on the outside of the container housing.
  • a moisture sensor and / or an acceleration sensor and / or a vibration sensor may also be provided.
  • a comprehensive embodiment of the transport and storage container according to the invention has test aids integrated in the container (for example Target simulator, roll simulator, radar reflector, GPS antenna, cooling, etc.) for checking the missile stored in the container and a sensor integrated into the container for measuring exogenous influences that act on the missile during transport and storage, for example, to map the storage history can.
  • test aids integrated in the container for example Target simulator, roll simulator, radar reflector, GPS antenna, cooling, etc.
  • FIG Fig. 1 Such an intelligent transport and storage container according to the invention is shown schematically in FIG Fig. 1 shown.
  • the transport and storage container 1 has a container housing 10 which is provided with a loading opening 12 which can be closed by means of a lid 14. Inside the container housing 10, a receiving space 16 for a (schematically represented) missile 2 is provided inside the container housing 10, a receiving space 16 for a (schematically represented) missile 2 is provided inside the container housing 10. This receiving space 16 is accessible through the loading opening 12, so that the missile can be inserted with the lid 14 open through the loading opening 12 into the receiving space 16.
  • a (schematically represented) missile 2 is provided inside the container housing 10.
  • This receiving space 16 is accessible through the loading opening 12, so that the missile can be inserted with the lid 14 open through the loading opening 12 into the receiving space 16.
  • the missile is provided on its upper side with an electrical contact device 20, which in the in Fig. 1 shown in the receiving space 16 inserted state of the missile 2 with a contact device 18 on the inner wall 17 of the receiving space 16 is engaged and electrical connections between the missile 2 and provided in the container housing 10 missile test device 3 produces.
  • the container housing 10 is further provided with a housing flap 15, which closes a service opening 13 in the wall 11 of the container housing 10.
  • a service terminal 30 of the missile test device 3 is arranged in the service opening 13 and accessible through the service opening 13.
  • the missile testing device 3 comprises a control computer (controller) 31, a power supply unit 32, the operating terminal 30 and a compressed air supply device which has a compressor 33, a valve device 34 and a compressed air connection 35 for externally supplied compressed air.
  • a compressed air connection 35 is provided with a filter 35 ', from which a compressed air line 35 "extends to valve device 34.
  • a compressed air temperature sensor 35"' is provided in compressed air line 35 ""External air on and forwards the compressed air to the valve device 34 through an air pressure line 33"'from the valve means 34 to a compressed air connection 22 of the missile 2, the automatically when inserting the missile 2 into the receiving space 16
  • a further sensor 34 is provided which determines the temperature of the compressed air and the flow through the line 34'.
  • the compressor 33 and the valve device 34 are controlled by the control computer 31.
  • control computer 31 is in data communication communication with the operation terminal 30 and the power supply unit 32. Between the control computer 31 and the internal electronics of the missile 2 are via the electrical connection interface (contact means 18, 20) further data communication connections 31 'for data communication between the control computer 31 and an internal on-board computer 24 of the missile 2 and an imaging seeker 26 in the tip of the missile 2.
  • the internal data connections in the missile 2 are shown only schematically in the figure.
  • the power supply device 32 supplies the missile 2 via a power supply line 32 'with electrical energy.
  • a voltage and current sensor 32 is provided in the power supply line 32 '.
  • the power supply device 32 draws its electrical energy either from outside via a power connection 32' 'or from an electrical power store 36, for example a rechargeable battery, provided in the transport and storage container 1.
  • the transport and storage container 1 is further provided with an RFID transponder 37 which communicates with the control computer 31 in data communication connection stands. A data exchange with an external RFID reader 4 can be carried out via this RFID transponder.
  • the transport and storage container 1 can have a network connection 38, via which an external computer device can be connected to the internal control computer 31.
  • a data radio device 5 can also be connected to the network connection 38, by means of which a radio link can be established to a central missile database 6 for the purpose of data exchange.
  • a transceiver of such a data radio device 5 can also be installed in the container housing 10.
  • the transport and storage container 1 is further provided with a plurality of test aids 7, which are required for testing the missile 2.
  • test aids 7 include, for example, a target simulator 70 and a collimator 72, which are each displaceable parallel to the missile longitudinal axis X via a drive 71 or 73.
  • the drives 71, 73 can be acted upon by the control computer 31 with drive signals.
  • the target simulator 70 is provided with a temperature sensor 70 '.
  • the transport and storage container 1 also has a satellite navigation antenna 8, which is also connected to the control computer 31 for data exchange.
  • the transport and storage container 1 is still provided with a plurality of sensors for detecting exogenous influences, which act on the missile 2 during transport and / or storage.
  • sensors are, for example, an outside temperature sensor 90, an inside temperature sensor 91, an acceleration sensor (shock sensor) 92, a vibration sensor 93 and an internal humidity sensor 94, and possibly also an external humidity sensor. All of these sensors are also in communication with the control computer 31 for data communication.
  • This container according to the invention has with the integrated control computer 31 of the missile test device 3, an "embedded system" for controlling the integrated sensors and the test tool 7, which can control life-cycle management functions (ammunition scheduling, monitoring, forecasting).
  • the communication links to the outside are used to exchange data (synchronization with the central missile database 6), for remote control and / or remote maintenance and for quick, non-contact query of the ready status' of the missile.
  • the operating terminal 30 integrated on or in the container is formed for example by a touchscreen with intuitive user guidance.
  • a self-sufficient power supply is provided for the integrated control computers, the sensors and the operator terminal. Energy and cooling of the stored missile and the test aids are externally supplied.
  • the missile 2 is detected by the control computer 31 and the control computer 31 automatically loads, for example, the data radio link 5 the missile 2 associated and in the external central missile database 6, which also has a maintenance database stored test data from past tests, past load data, and other missile history data into its memory or other local memory.
  • the control computer 31 automatically loads, for example, the data radio link 5 the missile 2 associated and in the external central missile database 6, which also has a maintenance database stored test data from past tests, past load data, and other missile history data into its memory or other local memory.
  • all individual data of the missile 2 are present in the transport and storage container 1 and are available locally for future tests and evaluations of the missile 2 located in the transport and storage container 1.
  • This output synchronization of the missile data ensures that the data of the missile 2 collected during the stay of the missile 2 in the transport and storage container 1 as well as the data on the exogenous influences in the external central missile detected by the sensors and acting on the missile Database 6 are stored and no gap in the data history of the missile 2 is created.
  • the control computer 31 is designed so that the input synchronization and the output synchronization are performed automatically when the missile 2 is inserted into the transport and storage container 1 or removed from it again.
  • FIG. 2 an inventive transport and storage container 1 is shown, instead of the in Fig. 1 shown sharp missile 2 a training missile 2 ', which is used for training purposes in the receiving space 16.
  • This training missile 2 ' makes it possible to train a missile test by means of the missile test device 3 contained in the transport and storage container 1.
  • the training missile 2 ' has an on-board computer 24' and a load 25 connected thereto and a valve 27, which is connected to the compressed air connection 22.
  • the on-board computer 24 'of the training missile 2' can be programmed by means of an external control panel 28 to simulate a specific behavior of the training missile 2 ', so that a person practicing with the missile tester 3 can simulate corresponding tests.
  • the device according to the invention may also assume other than the above-described embodiments.
  • the device may in particular have features that represent a combination of the respective individual features of the claims.

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TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Transport- und Lagerbehälter für einen Flugkörper. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung einen intelligenten Transport- und Lagerbehälter für einen Flugkörper.The present invention relates to a transport and storage container for a missile. In particular, the invention relates to an intelligent transport and storage container for a missile.

HINTERGRUND DER ERFINDUNGBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Bekannt sind Lager- und Transportbehälter für militärische Zwecke. Derartige wiederverwendbare Behälter sind fallfest, bruchsicher, wasserdampfdicht und druckdicht. Sie schützen das in ihnen aufgenommene Material weitestgehend vor Umgebungseinflüssen. Diese Spezialbehälter schützen den Inhalt bei Langzeitlagerung, aber insbesondere auch während des Transportes gegen Stoß und Schlag beim Fall, gegen Vibration, gegen Feuchtigkeit und Nässe bei Wechselklima und extremen klimatischen Einwirkungen und gegen Staub. Es sind auch Behälter bekannt, die mit Druckausgleichsventil und Feuchtigkeitsanzeiger ausgestattet sind.Are known storage and transport containers for military purposes. Such reusable containers are fall-proof, unbreakable, water vapor-tight and pressure-tight. They protect the material they contain as far as possible from environmental influences. These special containers protect the contents during long-term storage, but especially during transport against impact and impact when falling, against vibration, against moisture and moisture in changing climatic conditions and extreme climatic conditions and against dust. There are also containers known which are equipped with pressure equalization valve and humidity indicator.

Umweltbedingungen bei Transport und Lagerung beeinflussen die Verwendbarkeit und Restlebensdauer von Munition, insbesondere von mit Munition ausgestatteten Flugkörpern, sowie die Funktionsfähigkeit von Flugkörpern. Derartige Flugkörper müssen daher turnusmäßig auf ihre Funktionsfähigkeit geprüft werden. Solche Funktionstests sind auch nach einem Transport des Flugkörpers, beispielsweise aus einem Depot in ein Einsatzgebiet, durchzuführen.Environmental conditions during transport and storage affect the usability and remaining life of ammunition, in particular missiles equipped with ammunition, as well as the functionality of missiles. Such missiles must therefore be checked regularly for their functionality. Such functional tests must also be carried out after a transport of the missile, for example from a depot into an operational area.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Aus der DE 10 2008 016 821 A1 ist ein Verfahren zur Überwachung des Zustandes von Umweltbelastungen ausgesetzter Munition oder Munitionsteilen bekannt. Um den Zustand von Umweltbelastungen ausgesetzter Munition oder Munitionsteile zu überwachen, schlägt die Erfindung vor, mit Hilfe an sich bekannter Messeinrichtungen die Umwelteinflüsse (Temperatur, Luftfeuchtigkeit, Vibrationsereignisse etc.) zu messen, welche während des Transportes zum oder im Einsatzgebiet sowie während des Einsatzes auf die Munition einwirken. Basierend auf diesen Daten werden dann Analysen mittels eines Zentralrechners durchgeführt, um Erkenntnisse hinsichtlich des aktuellen Zustandes der Munition zu erlangen.From the DE 10 2008 016 821 A1 For example, a method is known for monitoring the state of ammunition or ammunition parts exposed to environmental pollution. Around To monitor the state of environmental pollution exposed ammunition or ammunition parts, the invention proposes to measure by means of known measuring devices, the environmental influences (temperature, humidity, vibration events, etc.), which during transport to or in the field and during use on the Interact with ammunition. Based on this data, analyzes are then carried out by means of a central computer in order to obtain information regarding the current state of the ammunition.

Die DE 10 2008 053 200 A1 zeigt und beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Überwachung der Lagerung und des Transports von durch Umwelteinflüsse sich ändernden Gütern. Diese Vorrichtung weist eine digitale Logik mit Datenspeicher, mehrere Sensoren zur Messung unterschiedlicher Lager- und Transportbedingungen (Temperatur, Luftfeuchtigkeit, Lichtintensität, Erschütterung ..), eine Sende- und Empfangseinrichtung für die Nahfeldkommunikation mit mindestens einer als Spule ausgebildeten Antenne und nachgeschaltetem Schaltkreis zum Senden und Empfangen und einen aufladbaren Energiespeicher sowie einer bistabilen Anzeige auf, wobei alle Bauelemente zur Bildung einer flachen Einheit auf einem Schaltungsträger angeordnet sind und wobei die digitale Logik abhängig von den Sensorsignalen eine den Zustand der Güter betreffende Auswertung vornimmt, deren Ergebnis an die bistabile Anzeige lieferbar ist.The DE 10 2008 053 200 A1 shows and describes a device for monitoring the storage and transport of environmentally changing goods. This device has a digital logic with data storage, several sensors to measure different storage and transport conditions (temperature, humidity, light intensity, vibration ..), a transmitting and receiving device for the near field communication with at least one antenna designed as a coil and downstream circuit for transmission and receiving and a rechargeable energy store and a bistable display, wherein all the components are arranged to form a flat unit on a circuit carrier and wherein the digital logic depending on the sensor signals makes a state of the goods evaluation, the result of the bistable display available is.

Aus der DE 10 2008 054 264 B4 ist eine multifunktionale Service- und Testeinrichtung für unbemannte Flugkörper bekannt, die ein an einen Flugkörper anschließbares Servicegerät aufweist, an welches ein externer Computer angeschlossen ist. Das Servicegerät ist mit einem Kommunikations- und Steuerungsrechner zur Kommunikation mit dem Flugkörper und mit dem externen Computer und zur Steuerung von zum Servicegerät gehörenden Hardware-Komponenten ausgestattet.From the DE 10 2008 054 264 B4 is a multi-functional service and test facility for unmanned missiles is known, which has a connectable to a missile service device to which an external computer is connected. The service device is equipped with a communication and control computer for communication with the missile and with the external computer and for controlling hardware components belonging to the service device.

Die DE 10 2009 040 304 B4 zeigt und beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung von Funktionstests und/oder Serviceprozeduren für von Luftfahrzeugen absetzbare unbemannte Flugkörper, die Systeme zum Test von Waffen (Flugkörpern) umfasst.The DE 10 2009 040 304 B4 shows and describes a device for controlling function tests and / or service procedures for aircraft-deductible unmanned aerial vehicles comprising systems for testing weapons (missiles).

Diese Systeme umfassen eine Flugkörpersimulationseinrichtung und/oder ein am Flugkörper anbringbares Test- und Servicegerät.These systems include a missile simulation device and / or a missile attachable test and service device.

Die EP 2084484 B1 offenbart den Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The EP 2084484 B1 discloses the preamble of claim 1.

Alle diese bekannten Vorrichtungen zum Testen und Warten von Flugkörpern erfordern, dass der Flugkörper aus dem Depot geholt, aus seinem Lagerbehälter entnommen und auf einer Testbank platziert wird, wo dann die Funktionstests und /oder der Service durchgeführt wird. Dafür wird eine besondere Infrastruktur (Platz zum Testen) benötigt und es sind zusätzliche Geräte und Ausstattungen erforderlich wie beispielsweise ein Gabelstapler, ein Kran, eine geeignete Testfläche oder ein geeigneter Testraum mit einer Ablagevorrichtung für den Flugkörper und einem Tisch für die Test-/Servicegeräte.All of these known missile testing and servicing devices require that the missile be retrieved from the depot, removed from its storage container, and placed on a test bench where the functional tests and / or service will be performed. This requires a special infrastructure (space for testing) and requires additional equipment and equipment such as a forklift, a crane, a suitable test area or a suitable test room with a missile storage device and a table for the test / service equipment.

Diese bekannte Vorgehensweise ist nicht nur zeit- und arbeitsaufwändig, sondern erfordert, insbesondere bei lethalen Flugkörpern, zudem die Einhaltung strenger Sicherheitsvorschriften.This known approach is not only time consuming and laborious, but also requires compliance with strict safety regulations, especially in lethal missiles.

DARSTELLUNG DER ERFINDUNGPRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine platzsparende, weniger zeit- und kostenaufwändige Möglichkeit bereitzustellen, einen Flugkörper während der Lager- und Transportphase seiner Lebensdauer auf seine Einsatzbereitschaft hin testen und überwachen zu können, und die außerdem an keine besondere Infrastruktur gebunden ist.Object of the present invention is to provide a space-saving, less time-consuming and costly way to test a missile during the storage and transport phase of its life on its operational readiness and monitoring, and also is not bound to any particular infrastructure.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Transport- und Lagerbehälter für zumindest einen Flugkörper mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.This object is achieved by a transport and storage container for at least one missile having the features of patent claim 1.

Dieser erfindungsgemäße Transport- und Lagerbehälter für zumindest einen Flugkörper ist versehen mit einem Behältergehäuse, das zumindest eine mit einem Deckel verschließbare Beladungsöffnung aufweist, durch die der Flugkörper einsetzbar und entnehmbar ist, und mit einer Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung, die in das Behältergehäuse integriert oder integrierbar ist und die mit dem im Behältergehäuse enthaltenen Flugkörper funktional verbindbar ist.This inventive transport and storage container for at least one missile is provided with a container housing having at least one closable with a lid loading opening through which the missile can be used and removed, and with a missile test device which is integrated or integrated into the container housing and which is operatively connected to the missile contained in the container housing.

VORTEILEADVANTAGES

Dieser Transport- und Lagerbehälter enthält bereits die für die Durchführung von Funktionstests erforderliche Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung, die beispielweise bereits beim Einsetzen des Flugkörpers in den Behälter mit dem Flugkörper verbunden wird, so dass der Flugkörper jederzeit getestet werden kann, ohne ihn aus dem Depot oder aus dem Transport- und Lagerbehälter entnehmen zu müssen. Dies beschleunigt sowohl die turnusmäßige Überwachung des Flugkörpers als auch die Durchführung spezieller Funktionstests, beispielsweise vor der Auswahl des Flugkörpers für einen Einsatz.This transport and storage container already contains the required for the performance of functional tests missile test device, which is for example already connected when inserting the missile in the container with the missile, so that the missile can be tested at any time, without him from the depot or out to remove the transport and storage container. This speeds up both the regular monitoring of the missile and the performance of special functional tests, for example, before the missile is selected for use.

Die Grundidee der Erfindung besteht somit darin, einen Transport- und Lagerbehälter für zumindest einen Flugkörper um funktionale Eigenschaften zum Testen des Flugkörpers zu erweitern.The basic idea of the invention is thus to expand a transport and storage container for at least one missile to functional properties for testing the missile.

Weitere bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsmerkmale des erfindungsgemäßen Transport- und Lagerbehälters sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche 2 bis 15.Further preferred and advantageous design features of the transport and storage container according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims 2 to 15.

Vorzugsweise weist die Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung ein Bedienterminal auf, das durch die Beladungsöffnung oder durch eine von einer Gehäuseklappe verschließbare Serviceöffnung in der Wandung des Transport- und Lagerbehälters zugänglich ist. Das Vorsehen eines solchen Bedienterminals gestattet es, die Bedienung der integrierten Testeinrichtung direkt am Transport- und Lagerbehälter vorzunehmen, ohne dass es eines extern anschließbaren Computers bedarf.The missile testing device preferably has an operating terminal which is accessible through the loading opening or through a service opening in the wall of the transport and storage container which can be closed by a housing flap. The provision of such an operator terminal makes it possible to operate the integrated test device directly on the transport and storage container, without the need for an externally connectable computer.

In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist im oder am Transport- und Lagerbehälter zumindest ein Testhilfsmittel zum Testen von Funktionen des im Transport- und Lagerbehälter aufgenommenen Flugkörpers vorgesehen.In a preferred development of the invention, at least one test aid is provided in or on the transport and storage container for testing functions of the missile received in the transport and storage container.

Als Testhilfsmittel sind bevorzugt ein Zielsimulator und/oder ein Rollsimulator und/oder ein Radarreflektor vorgesehen oder im Testhilfsmittel enthalten.As a test aid, a target simulator and / or a rolling simulator and / or a radar reflector are preferably provided or included in the test aid.

Vorzugsweise ist der Transport- und Lagerbehälter mit einer Satelliten-Navigationsantenne versehen oder er weist einen Anschluss zum Anschließen einer externen Satelliten-Navigationsantenne auf.Preferably, the transport and storage container is provided with a satellite navigation antenna or has a connection for connecting an external satellite navigation antenna.

Es ist weiterhin von Vorteil, wenn der Transport- und Lagerbehälter mit einer Kühlvorrichtung versehen ist oder Anschlüsse zum Anschließen einer externen Kühlvorrichtung aufweist. Eine solche Kühleinrichtung, die zum Beispiel für einen Infrarot-Suchkopf erforderlich ist, gestattet auch das Testen des Suchkopfes.It is also advantageous if the transport and storage container is provided with a cooling device or has connections for connecting an external cooling device. Such a cooling device, which is required, for example, for an infrared seeker, also allows the testing of the seeker head.

Bevorzugterweise ist der Transport- und Lagerbehälter mit einer Datenkommunikationseinrichtung versehen oder ausrüstbar, die mit der Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung zum Datenaustausch verbunden oder verbindbar ist. Diese Datenkommunikationseinrichtung ermöglicht es, die Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung mit einer Wartungsdatenbank zu verbinden, um einerseits Testergebnisse in der Wartungsdatenbank abspeichern zu können und andererseits Daten der Wartungs- und Reparaturhistorie des Flugkörpers aus der Wartungsdatenbank abrufen zu können.Preferably, the transport and storage container is provided with a data communication device or can be equipped, which is connected to the missile test device for data exchange or connectable. This data communication device makes it possible to connect the missile test device with a maintenance database, in order to be able to store test results in the maintenance database and, on the other hand, to retrieve data of the maintenance and repair history of the missile from the maintenance database.

Auch kann der Transport- und Lagerbehälter mit einer Funkfernsteuerungseinrichtung versehen sein, mit der die Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung fernsteuerbar ist. Eine solche Fernsteuerbarkeit ermöglicht es, eine Fernwartung des Flugkörpers durchzuführen.Also, the transport and storage container may be provided with a radio remote control device with which the missile test device can be controlled remotely. Such remote controllability makes it possible to perform a remote maintenance of the missile.

Von Vorteil ist weiterhin, wenn im oder am Transport- und Lagerbehälter zumindest ein Sensor zur Erfassung von exogenen Einflüssen, die während des Transports und/oder der Lagerung auf den Flugkörper einwirken, vorgesehen ist. Diese Ausführungsform gestattet es, eine indirekte Zustandsüberwachung des Flugkörpers vorzunehmen, indem exogene Einflüsse, die insbesondere beim Transport auf den Flugkörper einwirken, erfasst werden.It is furthermore advantageous if at least one sensor for detecting exogenous influences acting on the missile during transport and / or storage is provided in or on the transport and storage container. This embodiment makes it possible to carry out an indirect condition monitoring of the missile by detecting exogenous influences, which act in particular on the missile during transport.

Bevorzugt ist der Sensor zumindest ein Temperatursensor, der im Inneren des Behältergehäuses und/oder außen am Behältergehäuse angeordnet ist.Preferably, the sensor is at least one temperature sensor, which is arranged in the interior of the container housing and / or on the outside of the container housing.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich können auch ein Feuchtigkeitssensor und/oder ein Beschleunigungssensor und/oder ein Schwingungssensor vorgesehen sein.Alternatively or additionally, a moisture sensor and / or an acceleration sensor and / or a vibration sensor may also be provided.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung mit zusätzlichen Ausgestaltungsdetails und weiteren Vorteilen sind nachfolgend unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher beschrieben und erläutert.Preferred embodiments of the invention with additional design details and other advantages are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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ein schematisches Schaubild eines erfindungsgemäßen Transport- und Lagerbehälters und
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a schematic diagram of a transport and storage container according to the invention and
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a modified embodiment of the transport and storage container, which is configured for training purposes.

DARSTELLUNG VON BEVORZUGTEN AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELENPRESENTATION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Eine umfassende Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Transport- und Lagerbehälters besitzt in den Behälter integrierte Testhilfsmittel (zum Beispiel Zielsimulator, Rollsimulator, Radarreflektor, GPS-Antenne, Kühlung etc.) zum Prüfen des im Behälter lagernden Flugkörpers sowie eine in den Behälter integrierte Sensoreinrichtung zur Vermessung von exogenen Einflüssen, die während Transport und Lagerung auf den Flugkörper einwirken, um beispielsweise die Lagerungshistorie abbilden zu können.A comprehensive embodiment of the transport and storage container according to the invention has test aids integrated in the container (for example Target simulator, roll simulator, radar reflector, GPS antenna, cooling, etc.) for checking the missile stored in the container and a sensor integrated into the container for measuring exogenous influences that act on the missile during transport and storage, for example, to map the storage history can.

Ein solcher erfindungsgemäßer intelligenter Transport- und Lagerbehälter ist schematisch in Fig. 1 gezeigt. Der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 weist ein Behältergehäuse 10 auf, das mit einer Beladungsöffnung 12 versehen ist, die mittels eines Deckels 14 verschließbar ist. Im Inneren des Behältergehäuses 10 ist ein Aufnahmeraum 16 für einen (schematisch darstellten) Flugkörper 2 vorgesehen. Dieser Aufnahmeraum 16 ist durch die Beladungsöffnung 12 zugänglich, so dass der Flugkörper bei geöffnetem Deckel 14 durch die Beladungsöffnung 12 in den Aufnahmeraum 16 eingeschoben werden kann.Such an intelligent transport and storage container according to the invention is shown schematically in FIG Fig. 1 shown. The transport and storage container 1 has a container housing 10 which is provided with a loading opening 12 which can be closed by means of a lid 14. Inside the container housing 10, a receiving space 16 for a (schematically represented) missile 2 is provided. This receiving space 16 is accessible through the loading opening 12, so that the missile can be inserted with the lid 14 open through the loading opening 12 into the receiving space 16.

Der Flugkörper ist an seiner Oberseite mit einer elektrischen Kontakteinrichtung 20 versehen, die in dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten in den Aufnahmeraum 16 eingeschobenen Zustand des Flugkörpers 2 mit einer Kontakteinrichtung 18 an der Innenwand 17 des Aufnahmeraums 16 in Eingriff steht und elektrische Verbindungen zwischen dem Flugkörper 2 und einer im Behältergehäuse 10 vorgesehenen Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 herstellt.The missile is provided on its upper side with an electrical contact device 20, which in the in Fig. 1 shown in the receiving space 16 inserted state of the missile 2 with a contact device 18 on the inner wall 17 of the receiving space 16 is engaged and electrical connections between the missile 2 and provided in the container housing 10 missile test device 3 produces.

Das Behältergehäuse 10 ist weiterhin mit einer Gehäuseklappe 15 versehen, die eine Serviceöffnung 13 in der Wandung 11 des Behältergehäuses 10 verschließt. In der Serviceöffnung 13 ist ein Bedienterminal 30 der Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 angeordnet und durch die Serviceöffnung 13 hindurch zugänglich.The container housing 10 is further provided with a housing flap 15, which closes a service opening 13 in the wall 11 of the container housing 10. A service terminal 30 of the missile test device 3 is arranged in the service opening 13 and accessible through the service opening 13.

Die Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 umfasst einen Steuerungscomputer (Controller) 31, eine Stromversorgungseinheit 32, das Bedienterminal 30 und eine Druckluftversorgungseinrichtung, die einen Kompressor 33, eine Ventileinrichtung 34 und einen Druckluftanschluss 35 für von außen zugeführte Druckluft aufweist. Der Druckluftanschluss 35 ist mit einem Filter 35' versehen, von dem aus eine Druckluftleitung 35" zur Ventileinrichtung 34 verläuft. In der Druckluftleitung 35" ist ein Druckluft-Temperatursensor 35"' vorgesehen. Der Kompressor 33 saugt durch einen Filter 33' durch eine Saugleitung 33" Außenluft an und leitet die komprimierte Luft an die Ventileinrichtung 34 durch eine Luftdruckleitung 33"' weiter. Von der Ventileinrichtung 34 verläuft eine Druckluftleitung 34' zu einem Druckluftanschluss 22 des Flugkörpers 2, der beim Einschieben des Flugkörpers 2 in den Aufnahmeraum 16 automatisch mit der Druckluftleitung 34' gekoppelt wird. In der Druckluftleitung 34' ist ein weiterer Sensor 34" vorgesehen, der die Temperatur der Druckluft sowie den Durchfluss durch die Leitung 34' ermittelt. Der Kompressor 33 sowie die Ventileinrichtung 34 werden vom Steuerungscomputer 31 gesteuert.The missile testing device 3 comprises a control computer (controller) 31, a power supply unit 32, the operating terminal 30 and a compressed air supply device which has a compressor 33, a valve device 34 and a compressed air connection 35 for externally supplied compressed air. Of the Compressed air connection 35 is provided with a filter 35 ', from which a compressed air line 35 "extends to valve device 34. A compressed air temperature sensor 35"' is provided in compressed air line 35 ""External air on and forwards the compressed air to the valve device 34 through an air pressure line 33"'from the valve means 34 to a compressed air connection 22 of the missile 2, the automatically when inserting the missile 2 into the receiving space 16 In the compressed air line 34 ', a further sensor 34 "is provided which determines the temperature of the compressed air and the flow through the line 34'. The compressor 33 and the valve device 34 are controlled by the control computer 31.

Weiterhin steht der Steuerungscomputer 31 mit dem Bedienterminal 30 und der Stromversorgungseinheit 32 in Datenkommunikationsverbindung. Zwischen dem Steuerungscomputer 31 und der internen Elektronik des Flugkörpers 2 bestehen über die elektrische Anschlussschnittstelle (Kontakteinrichtungen 18, 20) weitere Datenkommunikationsverbindungen 31' zur Datenkommunikation zwischen dem Steuerungscomputer 31 und einem internen Bordcomputer 24 des Flugkörpers 2 sowie einem bildgebenden Suchkopf 26 in der Spitze des Flugkörpers 2. Die internen Datenverbindungen im Flugkörper 2 sind in der Fig. nur schematisch dargestellt.Furthermore, the control computer 31 is in data communication communication with the operation terminal 30 and the power supply unit 32. Between the control computer 31 and the internal electronics of the missile 2 are via the electrical connection interface (contact means 18, 20) further data communication connections 31 'for data communication between the control computer 31 and an internal on-board computer 24 of the missile 2 and an imaging seeker 26 in the tip of the missile 2. The internal data connections in the missile 2 are shown only schematically in the figure.

Die Stromversorgungseinrichtung 32 versorgt den Flugkörper 2 über eine Stromversorgungsleitung 32' mit elektrischer Energie. In der Stromversorgungsleitung 32' ist ein Spannungs- und Stromsensor 32" vorgesehen. Die Stromversorgungseinrichtung 32 bezieht ihre elektrische Energie entweder über einen Stromanschluss 32"' von außen oder von einem im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 vorgesehenen elektrischen Stromspeicher 36, beispielsweise einem Akku.The power supply device 32 supplies the missile 2 via a power supply line 32 'with electrical energy. A voltage and current sensor 32 "is provided in the power supply line 32 '. The power supply device 32 draws its electrical energy either from outside via a power connection 32' 'or from an electrical power store 36, for example a rechargeable battery, provided in the transport and storage container 1.

Der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 ist weiterhin mit einem RFID-Transponder 37 versehen, der mit dem Steuerungscomputer 31 in Datenkommunikationsverbindung steht. Über diesen RFID-Transponder kann ein Datenaustausch mit einem externen RFID-Lesegerät 4 durchgeführt werden. Außerdem kann der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 einen Netzwerkanschluss 38 aufweisen, über den eine externe Computereinrichtung an den internen Steuerungscomputer 31 anschließbar ist. An den Netzwerkanschluss 38 kann beispielsweise auch eine Datenfunkeinrichtung 5 angeschlossen werden, über die eine Funkverbindung zu einer zentralen Flugkörper-Datenbank 6 zum Zwecke des Datenaustausches aufgebaut werden kann. Alternativ kann ein Transceiver einer solchen Datenfunkeinrichtung 5 auch in das Behältergehäuse 10 eingebaut sein.The transport and storage container 1 is further provided with an RFID transponder 37 which communicates with the control computer 31 in data communication connection stands. A data exchange with an external RFID reader 4 can be carried out via this RFID transponder. In addition, the transport and storage container 1 can have a network connection 38, via which an external computer device can be connected to the internal control computer 31. For example, a data radio device 5 can also be connected to the network connection 38, by means of which a radio link can be established to a central missile database 6 for the purpose of data exchange. Alternatively, a transceiver of such a data radio device 5 can also be installed in the container housing 10.

Der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 ist weiterhin mit einer Mehrzahl von Testhilfsmitteln 7 versehen, die zum Testen des Flugkörpers 2 erforderlich sind. Zu diesen Testhilfsmitteln 7 gehören beispielsweise ein Zielsimulator 70 und ein Kollimator 72, die jeweils über einen Antrieb 71 bzw. 73 parallel zur Flugkörper-Längsachse X verschiebbar sind. Die Antriebe 71, 73 können vom Steuerungscomputer 31 mit Antriebssignalen beaufschlagt werden. Der Zielsimulator 70 ist mit einem Temperatursensor 70' versehen. Der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 weist zudem eine Satelliten-Navigationsantenne 8 auf, die ebenfalls mit dem Steuerungscomputer 31 zum Datenaustausch verbunden ist.The transport and storage container 1 is further provided with a plurality of test aids 7, which are required for testing the missile 2. These test aids 7 include, for example, a target simulator 70 and a collimator 72, which are each displaceable parallel to the missile longitudinal axis X via a drive 71 or 73. The drives 71, 73 can be acted upon by the control computer 31 with drive signals. The target simulator 70 is provided with a temperature sensor 70 '. The transport and storage container 1 also has a satellite navigation antenna 8, which is also connected to the control computer 31 for data exchange.

Schließlich ist der Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 noch mit einer Vielzahl von Sensoren zur Erfassung von exogenen Einflüssen versehen, die während des Transports und/oder der Lagerung auf den Flugkörper 2 einwirken. Derartige Sensoren sind beispielsweise ein Außentemperatursensor 90, ein Innentemperatursensor 91, ein Beschleunigungssensor (Schocksensor) 92, ein Vibrationssensor 93 und ein innerer Feuchtesensor 94 sowie gegebenenfalls auch ein äußerer Feuchtesensor. Alle diese Sensoren stehen ebenfalls mit dem Steuerungscomputer 31 zur Datenkommunikation in Verbindung.Finally, the transport and storage container 1 is still provided with a plurality of sensors for detecting exogenous influences, which act on the missile 2 during transport and / or storage. Such sensors are, for example, an outside temperature sensor 90, an inside temperature sensor 91, an acceleration sensor (shock sensor) 92, a vibration sensor 93 and an internal humidity sensor 94, and possibly also an external humidity sensor. All of these sensors are also in communication with the control computer 31 for data communication.

Dieser erfindungsgemäße Behälter weist mit dem integrierten Steuerungscomputer 31 der Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 ein "Embedded System" zur Steuerung der integrierten Sensoren und der Testhilfsmittel 7 auf, das Life-Cycle-Management-Funktionen (Munitions-Disposition, Monitoring, Prognostik) steuern kann. Die Kommunikationsverbindungen nach außen dienen zum Austausch von Daten (Synchronisation mit der zentralen Flugkörper-Datenbank 6), zur Fernsteuerung und/oder Fernwartung und zur schnellen, berührungslosen Abfrage des Bereitschafts-Status' des Flugkörpers. Das am oder im Behälter integrierte Bedienterminal 30 wird beispielsweise von einem Touchscreen mit intuitiver Bedienerführung gebildet. Eine autarke Energieversorgung ist für die integrierten Steuerungscomputer, die Sensoren und das Bedienterminal vorgesehen. Energie und Kühlung des lagernden Flugkörpers und der Testhilfsmittel sind von außen zuführbar. Somit ergibt sich eine Synthese eines Transport- und Lagerbehälters und eines Flugkörpertestsystems zu einem intelligenten Transport- und Lagerbehälter.This container according to the invention has with the integrated control computer 31 of the missile test device 3, an "embedded system" for controlling the integrated sensors and the test tool 7, which can control life-cycle management functions (ammunition scheduling, monitoring, forecasting). The communication links to the outside are used to exchange data (synchronization with the central missile database 6), for remote control and / or remote maintenance and for quick, non-contact query of the ready status' of the missile. The operating terminal 30 integrated on or in the container is formed for example by a touchscreen with intuitive user guidance. A self-sufficient power supply is provided for the integrated control computers, the sensors and the operator terminal. Energy and cooling of the stored missile and the test aids are externally supplied. Thus, a synthesis of a transport and storage container and a missile test system results in an intelligent transport and storage container.

Bereits beim Einlagern des Flugkörpers 2 in den Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 wird der Flugkörper 2 vom Steuerungscomputer 31 erkannt und der Steuerungscomputer 31 lädt automatisch über beispielsweise die Datenfunkverbindung 5 dem Flugkörper 2 zugeordnete und in der externen zentralen Flugkörper-Datenbank 6, die auch eine Wartungsdatenbank aufweist, gespeicherte Testdaten vergangener Tests, Belastungsdaten aus der Vergangenheit sowie andere Daten der Flugkörperhistorie in seinen Arbeitsspeicher oder in einen anderen lokalen Speicher. Durch diese Eingangs-Synchronisation der Flugkörperdaten sind im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 alle individuellen Daten des Flugkörpers 2 vorhanden und stehen für künftige Tests und Auswertungen des im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 befindlichen Flugkörpers 2 lokal zur Verfügung.Already during storage of the missile 2 in the transport and storage container 1, the missile 2 is detected by the control computer 31 and the control computer 31 automatically loads, for example, the data radio link 5 the missile 2 associated and in the external central missile database 6, which also has a maintenance database stored test data from past tests, past load data, and other missile history data into its memory or other local memory. As a result of this input synchronization of the missile data, all individual data of the missile 2 are present in the transport and storage container 1 and are available locally for future tests and evaluations of the missile 2 located in the transport and storage container 1.

In entsprechender Weise werden Daten, die vom Steuerungscomputer 31 des Transport- und Lagerbehälters 1 während des Aufenthalts des Flugkörpers 2 im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 gesammelt und lokal gespeichert worden sind, automatisch zur externen zentralen Flugkörper-Datenbank 6 übertragen und dort gespeichert, wenn der Flugkörper wieder aus dem Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 entnommen und beispielsweise wieder in einen einfachen Lagerbehälter umgelagert wird. Durch diese Ausgangs-Synchronisation der Flugkörperdaten ist gewährleistet, dass die während des Aufenthalts des Flugkörpers 2 im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 gesammelten Daten des Flugkörpers 2 sowie die Daten über die von den Sensoren erfassten und auf den Flugkörper einwirkenden exogenen Einflüsse in der externen zentralen Flugkörper-Datenbank 6 gespeichert werden und keine Lücke in der Datenhistorie des Flugkörpers 2 entsteht.Similarly, data collected by the control computer 31 of the transport and storage container 1 during the stay of the missile 2 in the transport and storage container 1 and stored locally, automatically transferred to the external central missile database 6 and stored there when the Missile taken again from the transport and storage container 1 and, for example, rearranged into a simple storage container becomes. This output synchronization of the missile data ensures that the data of the missile 2 collected during the stay of the missile 2 in the transport and storage container 1 as well as the data on the exogenous influences in the external central missile detected by the sensors and acting on the missile Database 6 are stored and no gap in the data history of the missile 2 is created.

Der Steuerungscomputer 31 ist dazu so ausgestaltet, dass die Eingangs-Synchronisation und die Ausgangs-Synchronisation automatisch durchgeführt werden wenn der Flugkörper 2 in den Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 eingesetzt beziehungsweise wieder aus ihm entnommen wird.The control computer 31 is designed so that the input synchronization and the output synchronization are performed automatically when the missile 2 is inserted into the transport and storage container 1 or removed from it again.

In Fig. 2 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 gezeigt, der anstelle des in Fig. 1 gezeigten scharfen Flugkörpers 2 einen Trainingsflugkörper 2' enthält, der zu Trainingszwecken in den Aufnahmeraum 16 eingesetzt ist. Dieser Trainingsflugkörper 2' ermöglicht es, einen Flugkörpertest mittels der im Transport- und Lagerbehälter 1 enthaltenen Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 zu trainieren. Der Trainingsflugkörper 2' weist einen Bordcomputer 24' sowie eine mit diesem verbundene Last 25 und ein Ventil 27 auf, das mit dem Druckluftanschluss 22 verbunden ist. Der Bordcomputer 24' des Trainingsflugkörpers 2' kann mittels eines externen Bedienpanels 28 programmiert werden, um ein bestimmtes Verhalten des Trainingsflugkörpers 2' zu simulieren, so dass eine mit der Flugkörper-Testeinrichtung 3 übende Person entsprechende Tests simuliert durchführen kann.In Fig. 2 an inventive transport and storage container 1 is shown, instead of the in Fig. 1 shown sharp missile 2 a training missile 2 ', which is used for training purposes in the receiving space 16. This training missile 2 'makes it possible to train a missile test by means of the missile test device 3 contained in the transport and storage container 1. The training missile 2 'has an on-board computer 24' and a load 25 connected thereto and a valve 27, which is connected to the compressed air connection 22. The on-board computer 24 'of the training missile 2' can be programmed by means of an external control panel 28 to simulate a specific behavior of the training missile 2 ', so that a person practicing with the missile tester 3 can simulate corresponding tests.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das obige Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt, das lediglich der allgemeinen Erläuterung des Kerngedankens der Erfindung dient. Im Rahmen des Schutzumfangs kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung vielmehr auch andere als die oben beschriebenen Ausgestaltungsformen annehmen. Die Vorrichtung kann hierbei insbesondere Merkmale aufweisen, die eine Kombination aus den jeweiligen Einzelmerkmalen der Ansprüche darstellen.The invention is not limited to the above embodiment, which merely serves to generally explain the essence of the invention. Within the scope of protection, the device according to the invention may also assume other than the above-described embodiments. In this case, the device may in particular have features that represent a combination of the respective individual features of the claims.

Bezugszeichen in den Ansprüchen, der Beschreibung und den Zeichnungen dienen lediglich dem besseren Verständnis der Erfindung und sollen den Schutzumfang nicht einschränken.Reference signs in the claims, the description and the drawings are only for the better understanding of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope.

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  1. Transport and storage container (1) for at least one missile (2), comprising
    - a container housing (10) having at least one loading opening (12) which can be sealed by means of a cover (14) and through which the missile (2) can be inserted and removed, and
    - a missile test device (3) which is integrated or integrable into the container housing (10) and which is functionally connectable to the missile (2) contained in the container housing (10),
    characterised in that
    at least one test appliance (7) for testing functions of the missile (2) accommodated in the transport and storage container (1) is provided in or on the transport and storage container, the test appliance (7) having a target simulator (70).
  2. Transport and storage container according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the missile test device (3) has an operating terminal (30) which is accessible through the loading opening (12) or through a service opening (13), sealable by a housing flap (15), in the wall (11) of the transport and storage container (1).
  3. Transport and storage container according to either claim 1 or claim 2,
    characterised in that
    the test appliance (7) has a roll simulator.
  4. Transport and storage container according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
    characterised in that
    the test appliance (7) has as radar reflector.
  5. Transport and storage container according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the transport and storage container (1) is provided with a satellite navigation antenna (8) or has a terminal for connecting an external satellite navigation antenna.
  6. Transport and storage container according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the transport and storage container (1) is provided with a cooling device or has terminals for connecting an external cooling device.
  7. Transport and storage container according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the transport and storage container (1) is provided with or equippable with a data communication device (5) which is connected or connectable to the missile test device (3) for data exchange.
  8. Transport and storage container according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the transport and storage container (1) is provided with a remote control device by means of which the missile test device (3) is remotely controllable.
  9. Transport and storage container according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    at least one sensor for detecting exogenous influences which act on the missile (2) during the transport and/or storage is provided in or on the transport and storage container (1).
  10. Transport and storage container according to claim 9,
    characterised in that
    the sensor is at least one temperature sensor (90, 91) which is arranged in the interior of the container housing (10) and/or externally on the container housing (10).
  11. Transport and storage container according to either claim 9 or claim 10,
    characterised in that
    the sensor is a humidity sensor (94).
  12. Transport and storage container according to claim 9, 10 or 11,
    characterised in that
    the sensor is an acceleration sensor (92).
  13. Transport and storage container according to claim 9, 10, 11 or 12,
    characterised in that
    the sensor is a vibration sensor (93).
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