WO1998043118A1 - Combat simulation method and system - Google Patents

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WO1998043118A1
WO1998043118A1 PCT/US1998/005306 US9805306W WO9843118A1 WO 1998043118 A1 WO1998043118 A1 WO 1998043118A1 US 9805306 W US9805306 W US 9805306W WO 9843118 A1 WO9843118 A1 WO 9843118A1
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Shlomo Lev
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Friedman, Mark, M.
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    • 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
    • F41G3/2683—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 with reflection of the beam on the target back to the weapon

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  • the present invention relates to combat simulations and, in particular,
  • the invention concerns a combat simulation method and system to be used with
  • the paper strip is
  • Real fighter planes typically utilize a gun mounted camera to simulate
  • the camera is activated when the pilot depresses the gun
  • the present invention is a combat simulation method system for weapon
  • combat simulation system including: (a) a first source of coherent
  • the first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector is the first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
  • the system includes a receiver for receiving a signal from the
  • the target includes a second coherent electromagnetic
  • the target includes it's own coherent electromagnetic radiation
  • the target includes a transmitter responsive to the target's
  • system further includes a target remote control for receiving a
  • the target remote control includes a transceiver for activating
  • the second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation is the second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
  • the transceiver includes an indicator responsive to incoming
  • the indicator includes a score board.
  • the sources of coherent electromagnetic radiation are lasers.
  • the platform including the steps of: (a) providing the predator platform with: (i) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation; and (ii) a first coherent
  • electromagnetic radiation detector situated to receive reflected radiation from
  • the target platform is substantially enfilade by the first coherent electromagnetic
  • the target platform and received by the first coherent electromagnetic radiation
  • the target includes a source of coherent electromagnetic
  • the method further includes the step of deactivating the target
  • the target further includes: (i) a second source of the coherent
  • remote control for controlling the target and activating the second radiation
  • the method further includes the step of changing roles between the
  • the method further includes the step of deactivating the second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation when the target detector
  • the present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the
  • aircraft combat simulations are held between two or more
  • a ship combat simulation will typically take place in a pool or a pond.
  • the simulation will often be a re-creation of a famous battle or may a
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the components making up the system
  • FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of the system mounted on model aircraft
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the system
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of a further embodiment of the system
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
  • the present invention is of a method and system which can be used with
  • remote control 10 operated by a user, activates a first source of coherent
  • First remote control 10 sends a signal along a path, generally
  • coherent electromagnetic radiation emitted by first source 3 travels along a
  • first radiation source 3 and detector 4 are suitably mounted on a predator
  • Detector 4 after detecting coherent electromagnetic radiation, transfers a signal to a transmitter 6 which is responsive to first
  • Transmitter 6 transmits the signal traveling along a path
  • source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3 includes a
  • Lasers sufficiently small and lightweight to be mounted on small
  • receiver 20 features an indicator 35 indicating when detector
  • indicator 35 features a display for displaying the
  • detector 4 detects a burst of coherent electromagnetic
  • the predator platform further includes a processor to activate
  • the system is mounted on weapon platforms as shown in
  • Figure 1A Typically, the system will be mounted on model aircraft.
  • Predator model 1 is
  • Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to receive reflected radiation from target 2 along path ⁇ . Detector 4 is also connected to transmitter 6
  • Detector 4 transmits a signal to receiver 20 after
  • Figure 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the system wherein
  • target 2 is of a different aircraft configuration than predator 1. Furthermore, the
  • system further includes a remote control transceiver 15 for both activating first
  • Figure 3 is a side view of a further embodiment of the system wherein
  • target 2 features a plurality of target coherent electromagnetic radiation detectors
  • Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
  • target receiver 30 features a target indicator 55 indicating
  • target detectors 5 detect coherent electromagnetic radiation.
  • target indicator 55 features a display for displaying the
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
  • first radiation source 3 is mounted on model aircraft wherein first radiation source 3 is mounted on
  • Predator 1 is maneuvered so that target 2 is within the line of
  • Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to
  • Detector 4 is also
  • Detector 4 transmits a signal
  • target 2 also features target
  • detectors 5 connected to transmitter 6 which is suitably mounted on target 2.
  • Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
  • Target 2 is also equipped with a
  • second radiation source 3 includes a laser.
  • control transceiver 45 also activates second coherent electromagnetic source 3
  • transceiver 45 includes a second indicator responsive
  • first radiation source 3 on the predator platform is
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
  • first radiation source 3 is mounted on model sea vessels wherein first radiation source 3 is mounted on
  • predator model 1 such that target 2 is within the line of sight of predator 1 and
  • Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to receive
  • Detector 4 is also connected to
  • transmitter 6 mounted on predator 1.
  • Transmitter 6 transmits a signal to remote
  • control transceiver 15 after coherent electromagnetic radiation is "fired" by
  • target 2 also features target
  • detectors 5 connected to transmitter 6 which is suitably mounted on target 2.
  • Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
  • Target remote control transceiver 45 also activates second
  • coherent electromagnetic source 3 situated on target 2 by sending a signal along
  • second radiation source 3 on target 2 is deactivated when
  • transceiver 45 includes an indicator for indicating when
  • target detectors 5 detect coherent electromagnetic radiation.
  • the indicator includes a score board for scoring the
  • target detectors 5 detected coherent electromagnetic radiation.
  • radiation source 3 may be of a sufficient power

Abstract

A combat simulation system to be used with models of weapons platforms to simulate firing and target 'hits', and to register the firing and the hits, including a remote control (10), operated by a user, for activating a source of coherent electromagnetic radiation (3), a target (2) which may be substantially enfilade by the coherent electromagnetic radiation source, an electromagnetic radiation detector (4) situated to receive reflected radiation from the target, and a transmitter (6) for transmitting from the coherent electromagnetic radiation detector to a receiver (20). According to the present invention, a predator platform including both a coherent electromagnetic radiation source and a coherent electromagnetic radiation detector is maneuvered to a firing position where a target platform is within line of sight of the radiation source. The user activates the radiation source thereby emitting a radiation burst which is reflected from the target platform and picked up by the radiation detector.

Description

COMBAT SIMULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM
FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to combat simulations and, in particular,
the invention concerns a combat simulation method and system to be used with
models of weapon platforms to simulate firing and target "hits", and to register
the firing and the hits.
Since the invention of weapons, a simple and efficient way to simulate
combat was sought. For many years individuals used models of weapon
systems to simulate various combat scenarios. The various models and devices
included, among others, scaled model tanks and scaled artillery models utilizing
a single shot 0.22 inch gun to simulate tank and artillery fire. Alternatively,
models equipped with a fusil have been used for simulating purposes both with
and without shot. There is an obvious hazard in using such models as they may
cause the injure or even the death of a user. Other combat simulation models
include remote controlled model aircraft for performing aerobatic maneuvers
and as pleasurable pastime activities. A relatively undeveloped aspect in using
aircraft models, is the simulation of air to air combat by attaching a paper strip
to an extremity of each participating aircraft. Typically, the paper strip is
attached to the wing-tip of the aircraft. The ultimate goal of the exercise is to
maneuver a given aircraft to a position in such close proximity to the "target" aircraft that the propeller of the aircraft maneuvered, severs the paper strip
attached to the extremity of the target plane, scoring a "kill". Due to close
proximity between aircraft, and high risk of the aircraft contacting, resulting in
the loss of the aircraft, the practice of using aircraft models to simulate air to air
combat has remained undeveloped. Moreover, simulating air to air combat in
the aforementioned manner is limited to inexpensive and simple models due to
the high probability of the aircraft getting damaged or destroyed.
Real fighter planes typically utilize a gun mounted camera to simulate
firing upon a target. The camera is activated when the pilot depresses the gun
trigger and thus enables to ascertain, with a high degree of certainty, whether
the target would have been hit if actual rounds were used. The gun mounted
camera is an expensive and complex system which may also be of a
considerable weight and size and thus would be inappropriate for use on model
aircraft. A theoretical simplification of the gun mounted camera by mounting a
conventional film loaded camera whose film will be processed once the model
aircraft reaches the ground, lacks the real-time element which is needed for
realistic combat simulations.
Further combat simulations are attempted by individuals who recreate
ground or sea battles using scaled models of the soldiers, weapons and
platforms on which they were used. Again, the attempts of recreating or
simulating ground or sea battles also suffer from the deficiency of the attempts
described. There is therefore a need for an effective combat simulation system to be
used on weapon platform models which simulates firing, target "hits" and
registering the firing and the hits.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a combat simulation method system for weapon
platform models.
According to the teachings of the present invention there is provided, a
combat simulation system including: (a) a first source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation; (b) a first remote control, operated by a user, for
activating the first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation; (c) a target
which can be substantially enfilade by the first coherent electromagnetic
radiation source; (d) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated
to receive reflected radiation from the target; and (e) a transmitter responsive to
the first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
According to further embodiments of the system according to the present
invention the system includes a receiver for receiving a signal from the
transmitter.
According to still further embodiments of the system according to the
present invention the target includes a second coherent electromagnetic
radiation source. According to further embodiments of the system according to the present
invention the target includes it's own coherent electromagnetic radiation
detector.
According to still further embodiments of the system according to the
present invention the target includes a transmitter responsive to the target's
coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
According to further embodiments of the system according to the present
invention the system further includes a target remote control for receiving a
signal transmitted from the target transmitter.
According to yet further embodiments of the system according to the
present invention the target remote control includes a transceiver for activating
the second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
According to still further embodiments of the system according to the
present invention the transceiver includes an indicator responsive to incoming
signals from the target transmitter.
According to further embodiments of the system according to the present
invention the indicator includes a score board.
According to yet further embodiments of the system according to the
present invention the sources of coherent electromagnetic radiation are lasers.
According to the teachings of the present invention there is provided a
method for simulating combat between a predator platform and a target
platform including the steps of: (a) providing the predator platform with: (i) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation; and (ii) a first coherent
electromagnetic radiation detector situated to receive reflected radiation from
the target platform; (b) maneuvering the predator platform to a position where
the target platform is substantially enfilade by the first coherent electromagnetic
radiation source; and (c) activating the first coherent electromagnetic radiation
source, such that radiation from the first radiation source is be reflected from
the target platform and received by the first coherent electromagnetic radiation
detector.
According to further embodiments of the method according to the
present invention the target includes a source of coherent electromagnetic
radiation, and the method further includes the step of deactivating the target
radiation source when the target detector detects coherent electromagnetic
radiation.
According to yet further embodiments of the method according to the
present invention the target further includes: (i) a second source of the coherent
electromagnetic radiation; (ii) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation
detector situated to receive reflected radiation from a target; and (iii) a second
remote control for controlling the target and activating the second radiation
source; and the method further includes the step of changing roles between the
predator platform and the target.
According to further embodiments of the method according to the
present invention the method further includes the step of deactivating the second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation when the target detector
detects coherent electromagnetic radiation.
The present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the
presently known configurations by providing an effective combat simulation
method to be used on weapon platform models which simulates firing, target
"hits" and registering the firing and the hits.
Typically, aircraft combat simulations are held between two or more
aircraft in a pre-defined air envelope which defines minimum and maximum
altitudes as well as areas and altitudes where engagement is permitted. Every
user or pilot then maneuvers their aircraft to a starting point where the combat
commences and each user or pilot starts maneuvering their aircraft until another
aircraft is within the line of sight where the user or pilot will activate their
weapon system, scoring a "kill". Typically, most users or pilot will try to
execute sharp angles of attack which make it harder for a prospective target to
successfully perform evasive maneuvers and tactics.
In the case of remote controlled models used in such simulations, the
users control the models from the ground and are usually limited to the range of
the transmitters in the remote controls. A typical combat simulation of models
will take place in the air space immediately above the heads of the users and
may include several models attempting to maneuver to a firing position in
relation to the other models. A ship combat simulation will typically take place in a pool or a pond.
The simulation will often be a re-creation of a famous battle or may a
conventional combat simulation. The users will often attempt to maneuver
their ships to a firing position permitting broadside hits. Hits between the bow
and the beam are especially favored as they probably would have resulted in the
target ship sinking if real shells had been fired.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention is herein described, by way of example only, with
reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the components making up the system
according to the present invention;
FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of the system mounted on model aircraft;
FIG. 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the system;
FIG. 3 is a side view of a further embodiment of the system;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
mounted on model aircraft;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
mounted on model ships; DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention is of a method and system which can be used with
models of weapon platforms to simulate firing and target "hits", and to register
the firing and the hits.
The principles and operation of a combat simulation system according to
the present invention may be better understood with reference to the drawings
and the accompanying description.
Referring now to the drawings, Figure 1 and 1A illustrate the basic
components of a system according to the present invention, wherein a first
remote control 10, operated by a user, activates a first source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation 3. After the user has maneuvered a platform, on
which first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3 is mounted, into a
firing position. First remote control 10 sends a signal along a path, generally
indicated as χ, to first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3. The
coherent electromagnetic radiation, emitted by first source 3, travels along a
path generally indicated as α, and contacts a target 2 which can be substantially
enfilade by first radiation source 3, activating first source 3. The coherent
electromagnetic radiation returning from target 2, travels along a path,
generally indicated as β, and is picked up by a coherent electromagnetic
radiation detector 4 to receive reflected radiation from target 2. Preferably,
first radiation source 3 and detector 4 are suitably mounted on a predator
platform 1 (Fig 1A). Detector 4, after detecting coherent electromagnetic radiation, transfers a signal to a transmitter 6 which is responsive to first
radiation source 3. Transmitter 6 transmits the signal traveling along a path,
generally indicated as ε and picked up by a remotely situated receiver 20.
Preferably, source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3 includes a
laser. Laser sources sufficiently small and lightweight to be mounted on small
model aircraft are well known in the art. Laser sources of such dimensions have
been disclosed in US patent 5,179,235 and 5,435,091 granted to Tolle and US
patent 5,509,226 granted to Houde-Walter, to name but a few.
Preferably, receiver 20 features an indicator 35 indicating when detector
4 detects coherent electromagnetic radiation.
More preferably, indicator 35 features a display for displaying the
number of times in which detector 4 detects a burst of coherent electromagnetic
radiation, and/or a score board
Preferably, the predator platform further includes a processor to activate
and deactivate detector 4 and first source 3 according to the simulation
framework and the predetermined flight envelope in which combat commences
and takes place.
Preferably, the system is mounted on weapon platforms as shown in
Figure 1A. Typically, the system will be mounted on model aircraft. First
radiation source 3 is mounted on predator model 1. Predator model 1 is
maneuvered by the user so that target 2 is within the line of sight of first radiation
source 3. Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to receive reflected radiation from target 2 along path β. Detector 4 is also connected to transmitter 6
mounted on predator 1. Detector 4 transmits a signal to receiver 20 after
coherent electromagnetic radiation is detected by detector 4.
Figure 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the system wherein
target 2 is of a different aircraft configuration than predator 1. Furthermore, the
system further includes a remote control transceiver 15 for both activating first
source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3 by sending a signal along a path,
generally indicated as χ, to first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation 3
and receiving a signal from transmitter 6 after detector 4 detects coherent
electromagnetic radiation.
Figure 3 is a side view of a further embodiment of the system wherein
target 2 features a plurality of target coherent electromagnetic radiation detectors
5 connected to transmitter 6 which is responsive to target detectors 5.
Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
signal traveling along a path, generally indicated as ε. The signal is then picked
up by a remotely situated target receiver 30.
Typically, target receiver 30 features a target indicator 55 indicating
when target detectors 5 detect coherent electromagnetic radiation.
Alternatively, target indicator 55 features a display for displaying the
number of times in which target detectors 5 detects a burst of coherent
electromagnetic radiation. Figure 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
mounted on model aircraft wherein first radiation source 3 is mounted on
predator model 1. Predator 1 is maneuvered so that target 2 is within the line of
sight of first radiation source 3. Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to
receive reflected radiation from target 2 along path β. Detector 4 is also
connected to transmitter 6 mounted on predator 1. Detector 4 transmits a signal
to remote control transceiver 15, after coherent electromagnetic radiation "fired"
by radiation source 3 at target 2 is reflected from target 2 and returns to detector
4, where it is detected by detector 4. Furthermore, target 2 also features target
detectors 5 connected to transmitter 6 which is suitably mounted on target 2.
Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
signal traveling along path ε. The signal is then picked up by a remotely
situated target remote control transceiver 45. Target 2 is also equipped with a
second radiation source 3 and detector 4 so that predator and target 2 can change
roles. Preferably, second radiation source 3 includes a laser. Target remote
control transceiver 45 also activates second coherent electromagnetic source 3
situated on target 2 by sending a signal along path χ to second radiation source 3.
Preferably, transceiver 45 includes a second indicator responsive
incoming signals.
More preferably, first radiation source 3 on the predator platform is
deactivated when coherent electromagnetic radiation is detected by target
detectors 5. Due to the fact that predator 1 includes first source 3 and detector 4 and
the fact that predator 2 includes second source 3 and detector 5, role reversal is
facilitated between predator 1 and target 2. When roles are reversed, target 2
takes the role of predator 1 and predator 1 takes the role of target 2.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the system
mounted on model sea vessels wherein first radiation source 3 is mounted on
predator model 1 such that target 2 is within the line of sight of predator 1 and
first radiation source 3. Radiation detector 4 is suitably mounted to receive
reflected radiation from target 2 along path β. Detector 4 is also connected to
transmitter 6 mounted on predator 1. Transmitter 6 transmits a signal to remote
control transceiver 15, after coherent electromagnetic radiation is "fired" by
radiation source 3 at target 2, contacting target 2 and returned to detector 4, where
it is duly detected by detector 4. Furthermore, target 2 also features target
detectors 5 connected to transmitter 6 which is suitably mounted on target 2.
Transmitter 6 after receiving a signal from target detectors 5, transmits the
signal traveling along path ε. The signal is then picked up by target remote
control transceiver 45. Target remote control transceiver 45 also activates second
coherent electromagnetic source 3 situated on target 2 by sending a signal along
path χ to radiation source 3.
Preferably, second radiation source 3 on target 2 is deactivated when
coherent electromagnetic radiation is detected by target detectors 5. Still preferably, transceiver 45 includes an indicator for indicating when
target detectors 5 detect coherent electromagnetic radiation.
Alternatively, the indicator includes a score board for scoring the
number of times target detectors 5 detected coherent electromagnetic radiation.
Although the present invention has been described in terms of ship and
aircraft platforms, it will be appreciated that the present invention may be used
with tanks, submarines or any platform capable of baring a weapon system.
Although the present invention has been described in terms of simulated
combat, it will be appreciated that the present invention may be used with real
platform in real combat wherein radiation source 3 may be of a sufficient power
to be used to actually damage or destroy target 2.
It will be appreciated that the above descriptions are intended only to
serve as examples, and that many other embodiments are possible within the
spirit and the scope of the present invention.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A combat simulation system comprising:
(a) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(b) a first remote control, operated by a user, for activating said first
source of coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(c) a target which can be substantially enfilade by said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation source;
(d) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated to
receive reflected radiation from said target; and
(e) a transmitter responsive to said first coherent electromagnetic
radiation detector.
2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a receiver for receiving
a signal from said transmitter.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein said receiver includes an
indicator responsive to incoming signals.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein said target includes a second
coherent electromagnetic radiation source.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein said second source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation includes a laser.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said target includes a target
coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein said target includes a transmitter
responsive to said target coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a target remote control
for receiving a signal transmitted from said target transmitter.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein said target remote control
includes a transceiver for receiving signals from said transmitter and for
activating said second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
10. The system of claim 9, wherein said transceiver includes an
indicator responsive to incoming signals from said transmitter.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein said indicator includes a score
board.
12. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation includes a laser.
13. A method for simulating combat between a predator platform and
a target platform comprising the steps of: (a) providing the predator platform with:
(i) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation; and
(ii) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated
to receive reflected radiation from the target platform;
(b) maneuvering the predator platform to a position where the target
platform is substantially enfilade by said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation source; and
(c) activating said first coherent electromagnetic radiation source,
such that radiation from said first radiation source is reflected
from said target platform and received by said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation detector.
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of providing
a first remote control operated by a user, for activating said first source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
15. The system of claim 13, wherein the target includes a source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation, the method further comprising the step of
deactivating said target source of radiation when said target detector detects
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
16. The method of claim 13, wherein said method further includes the
steps of: (a) providing the target with:
(i) a second source of said coherent electromagnetic radiation;
and
(ii) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation detector
situated to receive radiation incident on the target
platform; and
(b) changing roles between said predator platform and said target.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of
deactivating said target source of coherent electromagnetic radiation when said
target detector detects coherent electromagnetic radiation
18. The method of claim 13, wherein the target includes a source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation, the method further comprising the step of
deactivating said second radiation source when said target detector detects
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
AMENDED CLAIMS
[received by the International Bureau on 8 September 1998 (08.09.98) ; original claims 1 , 13 and 15 amended ; new claims 19-22 added ; remaining, claims unchanged (8 pages ) ]
1. A combat simulation system comprising:
(a) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(b) a first remote control, in wireless communication with said first
source, operated by a user, for activating said first source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(c) a target which can be substantially enfilade by said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation source;
(d) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated on said
target to receive radiation from said first source; and
(e) a transmitter responsive to said first coherent electromagnetic
radiation detector.
2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a receiver for receiving
a signal from said transmitter.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein said receiver includes an indicator
responsive to incoming signals.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein said target includes a second
coherent electromagnetic radiation source.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein said second source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation includes a laser.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein said target includes a target
coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein said target includes a transmitter
responsive to said target coherent electromagnetic radiation detector.
8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a target remote control
for receiving a signal transmitted from said target transmitter.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein said target remote control
includes a transceiver for receiving signals from said transmitter and for
activating said second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
10. The system of claim 9, wherein said transceiver includes an
indicator responsive to incoming signals from said transmitter.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein said indicator includes a score
board.
12. The system of claim 1, wherein said first source of coherent
electromagnetic radiation includes a laser.
13. A method for simulating combat between a predator platform and a
target platform comprising the steps of:
(a) providing the predator platform with:
(i) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(b) maneuvering the predator platform to a position where the target
platform is substantially enfilade by said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation source; and
(c) activating said first coherent electromagnetic radiation source,
such that radiation from said first radiation source illuminates
said target; (d) providing said target with:
(i) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated
on said target to receive radiation from said first source;
(ii) a transmitter responsive to said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation detector; and
(e) said transmitter being responsive to said radiation detector
detecting radiation emanating from said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation source..
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of providing
a first remote control operated by a user, for activating said first source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the target includes a source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation, the method further comprising the step of
deactivating said target source of radiation when said target detector detects
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
16. The method of claim 13, wherein said method further includes the
steps of: (a) providing the target with:
(i) a second source of said coherent electromagnetic radiation;
and
(ii) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation detector
situated to receive radiation incident on the target
platform; and
(b) changing roles between said predator platform and said target.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of
deactivating said target source of coherent electromagnetic radiation when said
target detector detects coherent electromagnetic radiation
18. The method of claim 13, wherein the target includes a source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation, the method further comprising the step of
deactivating said second radiation source when said target detector detects
coherent electromagnetic radiation.
19. (New) A combat simulation system comprising:
(a) a predator aircraft;
b) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation situated on
said predator aircraft; (c) a first remote control, in wireless communication with said first
source, operated by a user, for activating said first source of
coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(d) a target aircraft which can be substantially enfilade by said first
coherent electromagnetic radiation source;
(e) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated to
receive reflected radiation from said target; and
(f) a transmitter responsive to said first coherent electromagnetic
radiation detector.
20. (New) The system of claim 19, further comprising:
(g) a receiver for receiving a signal from said transmitter,
wherein said receiver includes an indicator responsive to
incoming signals;
(h) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation source situated
on said target, which second source includes a laser;
(i) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation detector
situated on said target;
(j) transmitter responsive to said target coherent
electromagnetic radiation detector situated on said
predator;
(k) a target remote control, including a transceiver for
receiving signals from said transmitter and for activating said second source of coherent electromagnetic radiation,
wherein said transceiver includes a score board responsive
to incoming signals from said transmitter;
21. A combat simulation system comprising:
(a) a predator aircraft;
(b) a first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation situated on
said predator aircraft;
(c) a first remote control, in wireless communication with said first
source, operated by a user, for activating said first source of coherent electromagnetic radiation;
(d) a target aircraft which can be substantially enfilade by said first
coherent electromagnetic radiation source;
(e) a first coherent electromagnetic radiation detector situated on said
target to receive radiation from said first source; and
(f) a predator transmitter responsive to said first coherent
electromagnetic radiation detector.
22. (New) The system of claim 21, further comprising:
(g) a receiver for receiving a signal from said transmitter,
wherein said receiver includes an indicator responsive to
incoming signals; (h) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation source simated
on said target, which second source includes a laser;
(i) a second coherent electromagnetic radiation detector
situated on said predator;
(j) a transmitter, situated on said predator, responsive to said
second coherent electromagnetic radiation detector; and
(k) a target remote control, including a transceiver for
receiving signals from said target transmitter and for
activating said second source of coherent electromagnetic
radiation, wherein said transceiver also includes a score
board responsive to incoming signals from said target and
predator transmitters.
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