Control system for a weapon mount

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2005-01-20

2009-06-23

Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Automatic

Firing device operation or control

Reexamination Certificate

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07549367

ABSTRACT:
A control system stabilizes a turret having a gimbal and base and pointing a weapon mounted within the turret. The control system includes computer executable modules to receive turret data and operator commands and to modify operator commands in accordance with a generated line of sight vector and ballistic data. The modules include a time optimal controller to generate modified operator commands. The modules further include a gimbal stabilization controller to generate motor commands to stabilize the turret and point the weapon.

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