Omni-directional atmospheric sensor and related methods
AssigneeKnightwerx Inc.
InventorsDaniel Baumgartner, Henry Won, Benjamin Pipenberg
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Abstract
An atmospheric measurement device includes an atmospheric probe having an aerodynamical profile defined by an outer surface, a plurality of ports extending through the outer surface and an inner surface of the atmospheric probe, and a plurality of pressure sensors. Each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors positioned within the atmospheric probe and adjacent a respective one of the plurality of ports. Each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors is configured in sealing engagement with the respective one of the plurality of ports.
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An atmospheric measurement device, comprising:
- an atmospheric probe having an aerodynamic profile defined by an outer surface;
- a plurality of ports extending through the outer surface and an inner surface of the atmospheric probe;
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- a plurality of pressure sensors, each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors positioned within the atmospheric probe and adjacent a respective one of the plurality of ports;
- wherein each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors is configured in sealing engagement with the respective one of the plurality of ports.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of pressure sensors integrated into the body at a plurality of distributed ports;
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- a processor configured to obtain pressure data from the plurality of pressure sensors and to calculate a wind speed and a wind direction based on the pressure data and a known location of each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors in relation to the body.
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A weapon system, comprising:
- a firearm;
- a ballistics computer;
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- an atmospheric measurement device mounted to the firearm, the atmospheric measurement device comprising:
- an atmospheric probe;
- a plurality of ports extending through an outer surface of the atmospheric probe;
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- a plurality of pressure sensors, each pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors positioned within the atmospheric probe and adjacent a respective one of the plurality of ports.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.