Operational control logic for harmonized turret with gimbaled sub-systems
AssigneeDRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.
InventorsMichael T. Fox, Bruce E. Exely, Michael C. Mareschal, Thomas D. Linton
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Abstract
Methods, computer-readable media, and systems are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission.
Claims15
A computer-readable non-transitory medium embodying information indicative of instructions for causing one or more machines to perform operations for controlling a turret with swivel assemblies mounted thereon, the operations comprising:
- retrieving information associated with a turret having a rotatable platform, the rotatable platform at a first position supporting a first swivel assembly for a first pointable device, the rotatable platform at a second position supporting a second swivel assembly for a second pointable device;
- detecting a rotation angle of the first swivel assembly;
- slewing the rotatable platform based on the detected rotation angle of the first swivel assembly;
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- turning the second swivel assembly based on the slewing.
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