RU2761688C1 - Simulator of surface and underwater targets - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: camouflage and electronic warfare.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to means of camouflage and electronic warfare and is intended to protect surface ships, submarines and ships of the Navy. The simulator of a surface and underwater target includes an underwater vehicle with electronic countermeasures (ECM), containing a first module with ECM means operating in the underwater environment, and including a drifting and self-propelled submarine simulators, a second module in which ECM means are installed, operating in above-water environment and including inflatable corner reflectors (ICR), equipped with a radio transmitter, a telecontrol system transceiver and a device for destroying the inflatable shell, directors of dipole reflectors and thermal infrared traps, a fourth module containing an onboard control system and a telecontrol system, a fifth power module with a power source, a sixth module containing a power module with an engine, a seventh module, containing motion controls and a propeller. Additionally, the underwater vehicle is equipped with a third module designed to measure, evaluate the radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation, consisting of a unit for assessing the radio-electronic situation and making a decision, a unit with a control system and a set of radio probes for measuring parameters of the surface environment and reconnaissance, a unit with a control system and a set devices for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water, a block of optical-electronic means of observation, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation.

EFFECT: increased efficiency of fighting against radio-electronic systems and means of the enemy in specific hydrometeorological conditions of the environment is achieved.

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Description

The proposed invention relates to means of camouflage and electronic warfare and is intended to protect surface ships, submarines and ships of the Navy.

The concept of electronic warfare (EW) includes a set of measures and actions of forces (troops), interrelated in purpose, tasks, place and time, to identify radio electronic means (RES) and enemy systems, destroy them with all types of weapons or capture (disable) and electronic suppression , as well as on the electronic protection of their electronic systems and RES. The purpose of electronic warfare is to disorganize the control of forces (troops), reduce the effectiveness of reconnaissance, the use of weapons and military equipment by the enemy, as well as ensure the stability of the operation of systems and means of control of own forces (troops) and weapons [Naval Dictionary. / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M .: Military Publishing, 1989. - 511 p.].

Electronic suppression (REP) - is a set of organizational and technical measures to disrupt (disrupt) the work or reduce the effectiveness of the enemy's combat use of radio-electronic means by exposing them to radio-electronic jamming created by means of REP. The means of electronic warfare include complexes, devices and devices of active and passive interference, simulators, false targets, traps [Marine radio electronics: Handbook / I.V. Soloviev, G.N. Korolkov, A.A. Baranenko and others; Ed. V.A. Kravchenko. SPb .: Polytechnic, 2003. - 246 p.]. Jammers with dipole reflectors of various wavelengths and thermal infrared traps are used as REB tools.

Inflatable corner reflectors (IRR) are used to create radar decoys that simulate the radar reflective surface of the hidden object.

So, the device NUO includes an inflatable shell, a triangular corner radio reflector made of a flexible radio-reflecting film, fastened to the wall of the inflatable shell, and a device for filling the inflatable shell with compressed gas [Paliy A.I. Electronic warfare. - M .: Military Publishing, 1974.].

Known NUO, which is a frame consisting of inflatable balloons assembled in the form of an octahedron, and located inside it a reflective element formed by three mutually perpendicular planes made of reflective material (patent No. 2368988 Russian Federation. Inflatable radar reflector / Closed Joint Stock Company "Yaroslavl-Rezinotekhnika"; Open Joint Stock Company "Scientific Research Institute of Rubber Coatings and Products." Applied 08/20/2008; published 09/27/2009; bul. No. 27).

Simulation tools (IS), designed to create physical fields in the aquatic environment, characteristic of a surface ship (NK) or submarine, or masking them, are subdivided into self-propelled or drifting.

Self-propelled ICs are equipped with a power plant and a propulsion system, an on-board motion control system, hydroacoustic signal transducers with hydroacoustic equipment, a signal recording and playback unit [Naval Dictionary. / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M .: Military Publishing, 1989. - 511 p.].

Drifting ICs do not have a propeller and are devices that create noise or gas bubbles in the water.

There are underwater vehicles (PA) that perform various functions in water: diving, water monitoring and cargo transportation. Combat PAs are equipped with weapons designed to destroy surface, underwater, coastal objects, as well as mining and demining water areas.

There are radiosondes designed to measure meteorological elements of the atmosphere and conduct reconnaissance activities.

To determine the trajectory of propagation of hydroacoustic signals in the sea, instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water are used.

There are optical-electronic means of observation, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation [Article "The army has learned to cause hallucinations." Arguments of the week # 10, March 14, 2019].

Known electronic warfare device, designed for electronic suppression of electronic systems and means of the enemy, the closest in technical essence of the claimed invention and selected as a prototype (patent No. 2662573 Russian Federation. center of the Navy "Naval Academy named after Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov."

The underwater jammer includes an underwater vehicle equipped with two modules with REB means, the first module contains REP means operating in the underwater environment and including drifting and self-propelled submarine simulators, the second module contains REP means operating in the surface environment and including inflatable corner reflectors ( NUO), directors of dipole reflectors and thermal infrared traps, is equipped with an underwater vehicle with a telecontrol system, NUO is equipped with a radio transmitter, a telecontrol system transceiver and a device for destroying the inflatable shell.

Situation is a combination of factors and conditions in which combat and daily activities of forces (troops) are carried out. The main ones are: the composition, grouping and nature of the actions of the enemy forces (troops); position of own forces (troops), their condition, tasks to be solved, material and technical provision; the position and action of neighbors; the nature of the maritime theater of operations (terrain); climatic, navigational-geographical and hydrometeorological conditions; the time allotted for preparation for hostilities and the performance of combat missions [Naval Dictionary. / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M .: Military Publishing, 1989. - 511 p.].

Based on the requirements for the situation, the main disadvantages of the prototype are:

1. Lack of means of collecting, assessing the radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation of the surrounding air, surface and underwater environment, affecting the functioning of radio-electronic means and the use of weapons.

2. Lack of automated decision-making on the use of camouflage and countermeasures based on a comprehensive analysis of the environment.

3. Lack of optical-electronic means in the interests of observing the surrounding water area, counteraction and suppression of optical observation equipment and enemy weapons.

A new technical solution is aimed at eliminating the indicated shortcomings. Simulator of surface and underwater targets.

The aim of the invention is to develop an autonomous simulator of a surface and underwater target, which makes it possible to set up a false sea target for camouflaging and electronic suppression of enemy radio-electronic means when organizing air defense, anti-submarine defense and for disorganizing the control of enemy forces and means, taking into account the hydrometeorological conditions of the environment.

The technical result consists in increasing the effectiveness of the fight against radio electronic systems and means of the enemy in specific hydrometeorological conditions of the environment.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that a new device has been developed, which includes an underwater vehicle with EW means, in which the first module with EW means operating in the underwater environment is located, and including a drifting and self-propelled submarine simulators, the second module in which EW means are installed, operating in the surface environment, and including an NUO equipped with a radio transmitter, a telecontrol system transceiver and an inflatable shell destruction device, dipole reflectors and thermal infrared traps, a fourth module containing an onboard control system and a telecontrol system, a fifth power module with a power source, a sixth module, containing a power module with a motor, a seventh module containing motion controls and a propulsion device.

The fundamental difference between the claimed device and the prototype is that the underwater vehicle is additionally equipped with a third module designed to measure, evaluate the radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation, consisting of a unit for assessing the electronic situation and making a decision, a unit with a control system and a set of radiosondes for measuring the parameters of the surface environment and reconnaissance, a block with a control system and a set of instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water, a block of optical-electronic means of observation, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation.

The third module for measuring, assessing the radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation allows, without unmasking signs, to widely use the simulator of a surface and underwater target in any point of the World Ocean, while providing a high masking of its location and application. For the functioning of the simulator of the surface and underwater targets, it is possible not to use the telecontrol channel and not to unmask the control point and the carrier itself in view of the possibility of its autonomous operation.

The unit for assessing the electronic situation and making a decision based on the collected visual, hydrometeorological situation in the "Autonomous" operating mode, controls the simulator of the surface and underwater targets.

The block with a control system and a set of radiosondes for measuring the parameters of the surface environment and reconnaissance collects the hydrometeorological and reconnaissance situation with subsequent transmission to the simulator of the surface and underwater situation. This makes it possible to assess in a timely manner the conditions for the propagation of radio waves, their effect on the expected and required ranges of target detection, calculation of the range, time and conditions for the use of electronic warfare equipment in the surface environment.

A block with a control system and a set of instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water according to the program (command) analyzes the conditions of propagation of hydroacoustic signals based on the measurement of the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water. This makes it possible to select the depth of setting the electronic warfare devices, which increases the efficiency of the use of electronic suppression devices in the underwater environment.

The block of optical-electronic means of observation, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation makes it possible to observe the surrounding situation, while not revealing its location and suppressing it at the command of the optical means of observing the enemy.

This is what makes it possible to use a simulator of a surface and underwater target with high efficiency in manual and autonomous mode, which implements all its combat capabilities when conducting anti-aircraft, anti-ship and anti-submarine defense, taking into account hydrometeorological conditions in any regions of the World Ocean.

The proposed device is a complex of functionally related and used means under the general control of the unit for assessing the electronic situation and making a decision:

- in the surface environment - such as NUO, dipole reflectors of various wavelengths, thermal infrared traps, optical means of observation, counteraction and suppression according to a given program and in a certain sequence and designed to influence the control systems of forces and means of destruction of the enemy, taking into account the parameters the surrounding atmosphere, measured using radiosondes and observation by optoelectronic means;

- in the underwater environment, creating a primary acoustic field, such as drifting and self-propelled simulators of surface ships, submarines and underwater vehicles and a secondary acoustic field that serves as a hindrance, formed by creating a region of gas bubbles. When choosing the depth of installation of devices creating a primary and secondary acoustic field, the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water is taken into account, using instruments for measuring the parameters of the underwater environment.

The essence of the invention is illustrated by a drawing:

Figure 1. Simulator of surface and underwater targets. General form.

Figure 1 shows a general view of a simulator of a surface and underwater target, including:

1. The first module with REB facilities operating in an underwater environment, and including drifting and self-propelled submarine simulators, simulating the primary and secondary acoustic field of the NK, PL.

2. The second module with electronic warfare devices operating in the surface environment, and including an NUO equipped with a radio transmitter, a telecontrol system transceiver and an inflatable shell destruction device, dipole jammers, thermal infrared traps designed to counteract enemy air attack weapons.

3. The third module for measuring, assessing the electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation, designed for autonomous control of the simulator of a surface and underwater target, including a unit for assessing the electronic situation and making a decision, a unit with a control system and a set of radio probes for measuring parameters of the surface environment and reconnaissance, a unit with a control system and a set of instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water; a block of optical-electronic means of observation, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation.

4. The fourth module with an on-board control system and a telecontrol system with a power source, designed to control the simulator and use it with electronic warfare devices based on telecontrol signals.

5. The fifth power module with a power source, designed to provide power to the necessary equipment of the simulator.

6. The sixth module, containing a power module with an engine, is designed to move in the water area on commands from the on-board control system;

7. The seventh module with motion control elements and a propeller intended for motion and setting the direction of motion of the simulator.

The primary acoustic field creates a noise emitter that simulates the noise generated by the NK, PL or PA. The secondary acoustic field serves as a masking noise, which is formed due to the creation of gas bubbles.

Dipole reflectors and thermal infrared traps are intended for the REP control systems of air attack weapons.

The NUO includes a shell and a triangular corner reflector, inside which are placed the telecontrol system equipment, a radio transmitter for simulating the operation of radio electronic means, for simulating a surface target in the interests of misinforming the enemy and diverting his attention to false directions. The control and power module, together with the propeller and controls, is used to ensure the movement of the apparatus along a given route.

Radiosondes make it possible to observe all emitting objects and to measure the vertical distribution of atmospheric parameters, which makes it possible to calculate the expected and required ranges for the use of REB facilities.

For the correct deepening of the REB in water, instruments are needed to measure the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water.

Optical observation equipment allows you to detect objects that are within the line of sight, while not unmasking the observer. And also to apply in a timely manner optical means of suppressing optical means of observation.

The use of a simulator of a surface and underwater target allows its forces to use, covertly for the enemy, electronic warfare systems to control enemy forces and weapons in the surface and underwater environment, as well as to divert his attention to false directions.

Measurement of hydrometeorological parameters of the environment makes it possible to more efficiently use REB tools.

The third module for measuring, assessing the radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological situation allows, without unmasking signs, to widely use the simulator of a surface and underwater target in any point of the World Ocean, while providing a high masking of its application. For the functioning of the simulator of the surface and underwater targets, it is possible not to use the telecontrol channel and not to unmask the control point and the carrier itself in view of the possibility of its autonomous operation.

The use of a simulator of a surface and underwater target will allow its forces to carry out a covert, sudden use for the enemy in a given area of electronic warfare systems for controlling enemy forces and weapons both in the underwater environment and in the surface, as well as to misinform and divert his attention to false directions.

The device works as follows

A simulator of a surface and underwater target is set up in the planned area of the World Ocean. The simulator is controlled from a control point (surface ship, submarine, aircraft) using communication facilities. The simulator of a surface and underwater target at a set frequency or by command illuminates the environment using optical observation equipment, radio probes, and instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water. In case of loss of signals from the control center, the simulator switches to the "Autonomous" operating mode. Produces lighting of the environment at a set frequency. If an enemy is detected and a weapon is used by him, the simulator performs a set of measures for electronic warfare and electronic warfare in the air and underwater environment.

Thus, a new modern device has been created with expanded technical capabilities for the electronic warfare of the enemy's forces and means, as well as for simulating surface and underwater targets.

The technical result consists in increasing the effectiveness of the fight against radio electronic systems and means of the enemy in specific hydrometeorological conditions of the environment.

The claimed device is industrially applicable, since widely used devices and components can be used in its manufacture.

Claims (1)

A simulator of a surface and underwater target, including an underwater vehicle with electronic suppression (EW) means, containing a first module with EW means operating in the underwater environment, and including a drifting and self-propelled submarine simulators, a second module in which EW means are installed, operating in the surface environment, and includes inflatable corner reflectors (IRR) equipped with a radio transmitter, a telecontrol transceiver and a device for destroying the inflatable shell, directors of dipole reflectors and thermal infrared traps, a fourth module containing an on-board control system and a telecontrol system, a fifth power module with a power source, a sixth a module containing a power module with an engine, a seventh module containing motion controls and a propulsion device, characterized in that the underwater vehicle is additionally equipped with a third module designed for measuring, evaluating radio-electronic, visual and hydrometeorological information installation, consisting of a unit for assessing the electronic situation and making a decision, a unit with a control system and a set of radiosondes for measuring the parameters of the surface environment and reconnaissance, a unit with a control system and a set of instruments for measuring the vertical distribution of the speed of sound in water, a unit of optoelectronic surveillance equipment, counteraction and suppression of optical means of observation.

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