A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.

Trajectory estimate for a sub-sonic projectile can be derived from sampling a wake contribution of an acoustic signal detected at a multi-detector array. The wake contribution is sampled, in time, and the samples are processed to determine a bearing estimate for the projectile from which the acoustic wake derives.

A system includes a target illumination laser (TIL) configured to illuminate an airborne target with a TIL beam. The system also includes a beacon illuminator (BIL) configured to transmit a spot of illumination to an expected location on the target, wherein the spot of illumination is more focused than the TIL beam. The system also includes a camera configured to receive an image of the spot reflected off the target. The system also includes a controller configured to determine an actual location of the spot on the target based on the received image. The controller is also configured to estimate a spot motion by correlating the actual location of the spot on the target with the expected location on the target. The controller is also configured to predict uplink jitter of a high energy laser (HEL) beam generated by a HEL based on the BIL spot motion, the uplink jitter caused by atmospheric optical turbulence.

Systems, devices, and methods for determining a predicted impact point of a selected weapon and associated round based on stored ballistic information, provided elevation data, provided azimuth data, and provided position data.

A system and a method for tracking a target and for compensating for atmospheric turbulence is described. In an embodiment, the system includes at least two light sources each emitting a light beam to the target; at least two collimators that collimate the light beam of the associated light source; and a reference device to reflect a portion of the light beam exiting from all the collimators. The system also includes: at least two targeting modules to lead the light beam from the light source to reach a predetermined zone of the target; at least two detection modules to receive and detect the portion of the beam reflected by the reference device; a module for determining angle of deviation; a module for determining phase deviation; and an adjustment module for adjusting each of the light sources in order to compensate for atmospheric turbulence.

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide weapon sighted cameras. A camera can be mounted on a weapon and, after a set-up procedure, can acquire a target without using a weapon sight of the weapon.

Embodiments of a firearm device (15) and system employ enhanced optics that can be fixed to a firearm (20), wherein each optical unit is optimized for varying distances from the firearm. An image processor interleaves video streams from each optical unit to present the operator with a unified field of view. Object recognition functions executed by a processor integrated with the device can evaluate the individual video streams, applying object recognition applications to recognize and identify threats/targets within the effective range of each optical unit/image sensor, enabling, among other things, real-time, rapid target identification across multiple distances and prioritization.

A device and a method of anti-unmanned aerial vehicle based on multi-camera tracking and positioning, including: a bracket, defined a center, a circumference surrounding the center and a central axis passing through the center; at least three cameras, the cameras are evenly distributed and inclined outwardly on the circumference of the bracket, and center lines of view of the cameras forms an inverted cone; a directional antenna, configured to be arranged on the central axis of the bracket; an electromagnetic module, configured to be coupled to the directional antenna; a pan-tilt, connected to the center of the bracket and configured to drive the bracket to rotate; and a control unit, configured to control the pan-tilt to track a target and lock on to the target according to the video image provided by the cameras, such that the electromagnetic module is manipulated to attack the target.

A device and a method of anti-unmanned aerial vehicle based on multi-camera tracking and positioning, including: a bracket, defined a center, a circumference surrounding the center and a central axis passing through the center; at least three cameras, the cameras are evenly distributed and inclined outwardly on the circumference of the bracket, and center lines of view of the cameras forms an inverted cone; a directional antenna, configured to be arranged on the central axis of the bracket; an electromagnetic module, configured to be coupled to the directional antenna; a pan-tilt, connected to the center of the bracket and configured to drive the bracket to rotate; and a control unit, configured to control the pan-tilt to track a target and lock on to the target according to the video image provided by the cameras, such that the electromagnetic module is manipulated to attack the target.