Abstract: The device (1) comprises: means (3) for receiving an image of a pre-determined geographical area; means (8) for removing from the image the bottom surface of the relief that illustrates the small variations in the altitudes of the geographical area; means (9) for performing a thresholding in order to form a binary image which only contains those reliefs having heights above a threshold value; means (11) for extracting from the binary image the rough contours of the heights of the relief; means (13) for simplifying the rough contours, such as to obtain a set of polygons illustrating the contours of the heights of the relief of the geographical area; and means (19) for transmitting the set of polygons to user means (22).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an avoidance system which comprises means for determining, from at least the value of a parameter for the movement (R, Vr) of an intercepting vehicle relative to said moving body and from the incoming direction (?o, ?o) of said vehicle relative to said moving body, an order of avoidance intended for said automatic means of piloting said moving body in such a way that the latter automatically carries out a maneuver for avoiding said vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a load bench for applying on the rotary shaft of a device to be tested, such as an actuator or the like, radial loads and variable torques provided by controlled reproduction means. Advantageously, the controlled reproduction means include two identical reproduction modules arranged in parallel and symmetrically relative to the rotary shaft to be tested, each of which comprises a torque motor, a torsion rod, and a connecting rod-crank connection connecting the torsion rod to the rotary shaft of the mechanism to be tested.

Abstract: System for steering, about its axes of rotation, a moving body propelled by jet reaction, particularly a missile. The system (1) comprises two first flow deflectors (3, 4) of which one (3) is able to act exclusively on the outlet flow from one of the nozzles (17) of the moving body (M) which is provided with two jet nozzles (17, 18), and of which the other (4) is able to act exclusively on the outlet flow from the other jet nozzle (18) of said moving body (M), these two first flow deflectors (3, 4) interacting in such a way as to be able to steer the moving body (M) about two of its three axes of rotation, and a second flow deflector (5) which is able to act on the outlet flows from the two jet nozzles (17, 18), but on just one outlet flow at a time, so as to be able to steer the moving body (M) about the third of its axes of rotation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a motor-driven unit for clearing mines from and securing a hazardous route. According to the present method, system and device, a marker apparatus for a secured route is a liquid material for marking on the ground, and comprising dispensing members for providing one axial marking and two side markings on either side of said axial marking, respectively, for said route.

Abstract: The system comprises an orientable block, in which are mounted at least transmission and reception antennas of means for detecting improvised explosive devices, which are directed in such a way as to illuminate at least one and the same zone of space, and a detection confirmation camera which is directed towards the zone illuminated by these transmission and reception antennas in such a way as to be able to form an image of this zone, as well as means for controlling the orientation of said orientable block, which bring about a displacement of said block in such a way as to generate a scan of a part of space by said detection means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guidance system comprising estimation means able to estimate, in the course of flight, the attitude and the aerodynamic speed of a projectile, as well as the variations in the speed of the wind, on the basis of guidance orders formulated by guidance means of the guidance system, of a reference trajectory and of measurements obtained by measurement means of the system, using a model of the dynamic behavior of the projectile and a model of the dynamics of the wind.

Abstract: A hybrid simulation method uses a simulator tool feeding kinematics commands to a movement simulator on which a moving body is mounted and to a target representative of an objective to be reached by the moving body, and on detection of an event representative of overshooting or changing a first designated objective for this moving body, the method includes a positioning stage associated with a second designated objective for the moving body, including comparing positions executed by the movement simulator in response to transition kinematics commands with a first predetermined setpoint position and activating a first marker if a position substantially the same as the first setpoint position is detected; comparing positions executed by the target in response to transition kinematics commands with a second predetermined setpoint position and activating a second marker if a position substantially the same as the second setpoint position is detected; when the first and second markers are activated, a step of eval

Abstract: A propulsion system including: a booster; a turbojet engine; the booster including a chamber which is fixed to a rear casing of the turbojet engine by being arranged along the longitudinal axis thereof, which chamber includes at a rear a jet pipe and includes at least one charge and a mechanism initiating the charge; and gas bleed tubes connected to the booster and which are configured either for igniting the combustion chamber of the turbojet engine on for starting the turbine of the turbojet.

Abstract: According to the invention, the router (5) comprises wired logic functions that at least partially use the logic circuits of the main computer (2).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for remotely detonating explosives. According to the present disclosure, the device includes: a heat source in the form of an electric generator for generating a thermal infrared signal, capable of producing two heating zones and mounted in a casing; and a mobile supporting structure bearing the casing at the front and connected to a vehicle at the rear.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mechanical connection device between a motorized vehicle and working equipment. According to the present disclosure, the device includes a rigid plate mounted by means of axles in the tow rings of the vehicle and bearing adjustable skids that are applied against a transverse surface of the vehicle, such as to abutt the connection device to the vehicle, thereby securing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mobile equipment for detonating explosives and a motorized unit for securing roads, tracks or similar. According to the present disclosure, the mobile equipment includes a supporting structure with a transverse beam having explosive-activation means mounted thereon, said means comprising at least a mass decoy device, a mechanical decoy device, a thermal electrical decoy device and controllable clearing means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulse detonation engine operating with an air-fuel mixture. According to the invention, the engine (1) includes at least two predetonation tubes (4, 5) which operate under conditions close to thermal cutoff conditions and the shock waves from which are focused in the combustion chamber (19).

Abstract: A method for harmonizing a frame of reference of an angular positioner to receive a moving body relative to the terrestrial frame of reference, the angular positioner carrying a measurement device for taking inertial measurements of the moving body, the method includes obtaining, using inertial measurements taken by a measurement device on-board the angular positioner during at least one predetermined operating period, values representative of a local magnitude of gravity as perceived by the measurement device and/or of a speed of rotation of the earth, the angular positioner being held stationary during the at least one operating period; evaluating, using the obtained values, at least one angular bias affecting the frame of reference of the positioner; and harmonizing the frame of reference of the positioner relative to the terrestrial frame of reference by compensating for the at least one angular bias as evaluated in this way.

Abstract: The window substantially has the shape of a dome. The optical observation device includes means of optical conjugation of the observed field with a plane of observation and means for relatively orienting the observation plane with respect to said field. Optical correction means are provided so as to correct aberration defects. According to the device, system, and method, said optical correction means are arranged between said windows and said relative orientation means in such a way that said optical correction means form an optical system with said window, which is at least substantially afocal.

Abstract: The fixture intended for assembling two cylindrical components with a common longitudinal axis comprises two support plates attached respectively facing one another to the components at the periphery thereof, three electrical connectors, each in two parts, parallel to one another and aligned in a circular arc (AC) with respect to said longitudinal axis on said plates each of which bears the corresponding parts of the connectors, and, between the three connectors and parallel thereto, two separable-attachment systems fixedly connecting said plates by locking said parts of the connectors. Advantageously, the two separable-attachment systems are positioned offset from said circular arc (AC), on the inside thereof. and in projection perpendicular to said longitudinal axis, and lie in the triangular plane formed by the three electrical connectors aligned in a circular arc.

Abstract: A method implements hybrid type simulation serving to validate an inertial unit of a moving body on board an angular movement simulator by comparing a trajectory of the moving body as calculated in a real navigation environment with at least one reference trajectory.

Abstract: The system comprises an outer container which is fixed, directly and fully, in the hold of the transport aeroplane (AC), and in which there is an inner container that can be moved longitudinally and brought from a first carrying position (AC) in which it is situated fully inside said outer container into a second off-loading position (P2), position (P2) in which it is longitudinally offset towards the rear of the aircraft (AC) so that a part of said inner container is then situated outside the transport aeroplane (AC).

Abstract: A hybrid simulation method uses a simulator tool feeding kinematics commands to a movement simulator on which a moving body is mounted and to a target representative of an objective to be reached by the moving body, and on detection of an event representative of overshooting or changing a first designated objective for this moving body, the method includes a positioning stage associated with a second designated objective for the moving body, including comparing positions executed by the movement simulator in response to transition kinematics commands with a first predetermined setpoint position and activating a first marker if a position substantially the same as the first setpoint position is detected; comparing positions executed by the target in response to transition kinematics commands with a second predetermined setpoint position and activating a second marker if a position substantially the same as the second setpoint position is detected; when the first and second markers are activated, a step of eval