Dual elevation weapon station and method of use

Details Dual elevation weapon station and method of use Dual elevation weapon station and method of use

2007-05-03

2009-02-24

Johnson, Stephen M (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Mounts

Training mechanisms

C089S041050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493846

ABSTRACT:
A gimbaled weapon system (GWS) includes a method of recording target engagement during operation of the GWS. The GWS includes a sighting system, a weapon cradle and a weapon, wherein the weapon cradle is elevated using a first elevation drive. The sighting system is moved in elevation relative to the weapon cradle using a second elevation drive. A visual image of a target is acquired using the sighting system based on signals received from an observation unit located remotely from the GWS. The visual image of the target is recorded on a storage media for later playback for display by the gunner at the observation unit or optionally by a commander at a separate commander observation unit.

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Published International Search Report for PCT application of Recon/Optical, PCT/US03/37285, dated Jun. 3, 2004.

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