20240019233. Dynamic Hardened Target Layer and Void Detector Sensor for use with a Warhead or Projectile Penetrator simplified abstract (Instrumentation and Engineering Services, Inc.)

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Dynamic Hardened Target Layer and Void Detector Sensor for use with a Warhead or Projectile Penetrator

Organization Name

Instrumentation and Engineering Services, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Scott Alan Ager of Navarre FL (US)

Dynamic Hardened Target Layer and Void Detector Sensor for use with a Warhead or Projectile Penetrator - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019233 titled 'Dynamic Hardened Target Layer and Void Detector Sensor for use with a Warhead or Projectile Penetrator

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for hardened target sensors and systems. The system includes a projectile with an ogive, body, and base. A sensor assembly with strain gauges is attached to the nose member of the projectile. A shroud member is mechanically coupled with the sensor assembly and the body. A smart fuze is arranged within the body and operably coupled to the strain gauges. The strain gauges measure the compression/tension of the shaft portion of the nose member. The load measured by the strain gauges can be used to detect hardened target layers and/or voids.

  • The system includes a projectile with an ogive, body, and base.
  • A sensor assembly with strain gauges is attached to the nose member of the projectile.
  • A shroud member is mechanically coupled with the sensor assembly and the body.
  • A smart fuze is arranged within the body and operably coupled to the strain gauges.
  • The strain gauges measure the compression/tension of the shaft portion of the nose member.
  • The load measured by the strain gauges can be used to detect hardened target layers and/or voids.

Potential Applications

  • Military applications for detecting hardened target layers and voids.
  • Defense systems for improved accuracy and effectiveness against hardened targets.
  • Civil engineering applications for detecting voids or weaknesses in structures.

Problems Solved

  • Difficulty in accurately detecting hardened target layers and voids.
  • Limited effectiveness of existing sensor systems in detecting structural weaknesses.
  • Inadequate accuracy in measuring compression/tension of shaft portions.

Benefits

  • Improved accuracy in detecting hardened target layers and voids.
  • Enhanced effectiveness of defense systems against hardened targets.
  • Increased safety in civil engineering by detecting structural weaknesses.


Original Abstract Submitted

hardened target sensors and systems are described herein. an example system includes a projectile defining an ogive, a body, and a base. the body of the projectile is arranged between the ogive and the base. the system includes a sensor assembly including a nose member and a plurality of strain gauges. the nose member defines a nose portion, a shaft, portion, and a threaded portion. the strain gauges are attached to the shaft portion. the system includes a shroud member, which is mechanically coupled with the sensor assembly and the body. the system further includes a smart fuze arranged within the body. the smart fuze is operably coupled to the strain gauges. the strain gauges measure the compression/tension of the shaft portion, which is part of the nose member. the load measured by the strain gauges can be used to detect hardened target layers and/or voids.

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