Abstract: A system is provided that includes a 3-dimensional object, a tagging element, a tracking system and an imaging system. The tagging element is disposed at a tagging element position of the 3-dimensional object so as to correspond with an object position of the 3-dimensional object. The tracking system detects the tagging element position and orientation and outputs a tagging element detected signal based on the detected tagging element position and orientation. The imaging system generates an object image based on the tagging element detected signal. The object image corresponds to the 3-dimensional object at a generated object position and orientation corresponding to the object position and orientation.

Abstract: A system includes a fabric wing, such as a Rogallo wing or parafoil, a roller connected to the fabric wing, cables connected to the fabric wing, a motor connected to the roller. Upon activation, the motor causes the roller to roll-up or unroll at least a portion of the fabric wing. The system may include a rigid or collapsible roller support structure connected to the roller. The roller may be located along a central axis of the fabric wing. A control unit may be connected to the cables, the control unit including a logic controller, power source, communications system, GPS and inertial navigation sensor system, motor controller, and one or more sensors including an air speed sensor, altitude sensor, obstacle detection sensor, and/or a ground proximity sensor. The system may include a second roller with an attached motor, with each roller located at an end of the fabric wing.

Abstract: An expendable drone aircraft to be used as a target for advanced weapons tforms is made of a lightweight crushable foam material. The drone is adapted to realistically converge upon the weapons platform so as to activate the tracking/fire control sensors thereof. A solid fuel rocket motor is encased in a non-metallic lightweight housing and is used to power the drone in free flight. A simple optical seeking device is used to input a signal to a guidance control system which directs the drone in free flight to converge upon the weapons platform. If the weapons platform fails to neutralize the drone during convergence thereon, the impact hazard of the drone is neutralized by the lightweight crushable foam material which acts to harmlessly absorb the kinetic energy of the drone thereby minimizing danger to equipment and personnel of the weapons platform.

Abstract: A pointed splitter is placed in the body of a soft, rocket-powered training issile with the point toward the rocket motor in the rear. Upon impact, the motor is split and fragments thereof spread transversely so that the force of impact of the motor is reduced.

Abstract: A Wing-in-Ground (WIG) effect vehicle for traveling over water utilizing efflux from propulsors to create a static pressure increase under the wings. The propulsors are carried inside the fuselage or in other safe locations away from sea spray and debris. The efflux is carried by conduit running the full span of the wing leading edge and is directed under the wing. The efflux also entrains ambient air by Coanda effect to increase the resultant lift.

Abstract: An aerial target, which can operate either in a self-propelled or towed ciguration, is made of a lightweight, frangible foam material. When employed in the self-propelled configuration, the target includes a remotely controlled guidance system; a remotely controlled guidance system is an optional feature of the target in its towed configuration. The self-propelled target is powered by a solid fuel rocket motor encased in a non-metallic lightweight housing. In order to cause realistic destruction of the target when it is hit by a projectile, a liquid-filled cavity is included in the body of the target. When hit by a projectile, this hydraulic device ruptures and severs the target to simulate warhead detonation and to prevent further flight.

Abstract: A protective helmet adapted for distributing cooled air to the head of a son comprising an outer shell and an inner lining of open cell foam. A cool air inlet conducts cooled air into the capillary system of the open cell foam where it is distributed throughout the volume of the foam. The cool air exits a multiplicity of pores in the surface of the foam in a randomly oriented fashion, providing cooled air substantially evenly distributed over the head.