Abstract: The invention relates to a mortar (1) comprising a stand (2) disposed on a mortar barrel (3), and a base plate (4) for setting up the mortar (1), characterized in that a device (10) for simulating the function of the mortar (1) is provided, wherein in a neutral position said device (10) is arranged almost completely inside the mortar barrel (3) and in an operating position from the mortar barrel (3) said device is arranged such that it protrudes from the mortar barrel (3) relative to the neutral position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the three-dimensional scenario recording of the action taking place during training exercises of firefights at close range, in which multiple, synchronized imaging systems (IS), such as video cameras, scanners or the like, are installed for monitoring the training areas, wherein software calculates from the IS recordings a photo-realistic 3D model of the scenario and records the action continuously as a 3D scenario, detects persons, weapons and other items of equipment (for example protective clothing) and further processes and reproduces them with their anatomical, ballistic, material-typical and optical features as an object module in the 3D model, detects the position and orientation of weapons and the firing thereof, calculates the line of flight of projectiles and replicates them in the 3D model, and, in the case of persons hit by projectiles, calculates the effect of the weapon on the basis of the position of the hit, possibly detected protective clothing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simulator (10) for training at least one person, comprising a training room (20), the inner delimiting surface of which is provided with a color suitable for a color-based picture knock-out, wherein the simulator (10) comprises at least one semi-transparent head-mounted display (21; 21?), which is provided with two video cameras for stereoscopic images and a head tracker, which allows the line of sight of the respective wearer to be ascertained. The simulator (10) further comprises a simulation processor (22) having two picture generators for a stereoscopic representation of virtual pictures on the at least one head-mounted display (21; 21?), and the virtual pictures to be represented can be generated by a video mixer, which comprises means for isochronously mixing the images of the video cameras of the at least one head-mounted display (21, 21?) with computed virtual pictures in the respective line of sight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vision system for representing synthetically generated images for the stimulation of night vision appliances, especially in training simulators for driving or flight training, and lighting and observation operations in night vision conditions. Said system comprises an image generator (17) for generating image signals of a synthetic image, at least one projector (16) which is fed with the image signals and used to project the image onto at least one projection screen (11), and a night vision appliance (15) for visualizing the projected image. The aim of the invention is to create a technically less complex, cost-effective visual system, whereby the projected image is visualized through the night vision appliance (15) in an undisturbed manner when the night vision appliance is stimulated correctly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scalable freight loading system, especially for an aircraft, said system comprising drive means (L1-L9, R1-R9), covering sensors, bolts, proximity switches (PL1-PL9, PR1-PR9), and a central control device (CCB). According to the invention, the loading surface is divided into sectors (S1, S2, S3); a local control unit (SCB1, SCB2, SCB3) is associated with each sector; the drive means, covering sensors, and proximity switches of a sector are connected to IO ports of the local control unit; and the local control units are connected to the central control unit by means of a bus system (CAN-Bus).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for controlling the loading and/or unloading process of an aeroplane. According to the invention, a parcel introduced into the aeroplane is identified, a weight is associated with the parcel, the position of the parcel inside the airplane is monitored, and the total weight and/or center of gravity of the aeroplane is calculated from the aeroplane information provided and the weights and positions of the parcels.

Abstract: A sensor module detects light beam hits on a participant during battlefield simulations. The sensor module includes an infrared sensor for sensing infrared light and generating signals based on the sensed infrared light; a short-range radio transmitter associated with the infrared sensor; an electrical voltage source for supplying electrical capacity to the sensor module; and a device for attaching the sensor module to a participant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vision system for representing synthetically generated images for the stimulation of night vision appliances, especially in training simulators for driving or flight training, and lighting and observation operations in night vision conditions. Said system comprises an image generator (17) for generating image signals of a synthetic image, at least one projector (16) which is fed with the image signals and used to project the image onto at least one projection screen (11), and a night vision appliance (15) for visualising the projected image. The aim of the invention is to create a technically less complex, cost-effective visual system, whereby the projected image is visualised through the night vision appliance (15) in an undisturbed manner when the night vision appliance is stimulated correctly.

Abstract: Freight loading system in an aeroplane or another transportation vehicle, with floor-conveying elements (6) which are capable of rotating items of freight about an axis perpendicular to the loading surface (12), with floor-conveying elements (6, L1, L2, L3, xL1, xL2, xL3, T1, T2) which are arranged in the loading surface and have fixedly oriented, bi-directional conveying capability, and a control device which, in order to rotate the items of freight, activates floor-conveying elements which are arranged essentially on a curved track.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for controlling the loading and/or unloading process of an aeroplane. According to the invention, a parcel introduced into the aeroplane is identified, a weight is associated with the parcel, the position of the parcel inside the aeroplane is monitored, and the total weight and/or centre of gravity of the aeroplane is calculated from the aeroplane information provided and the weights and positions of the parcels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a projector screen for image projection, comprising a transparent support (16) which fixes the screen shape and a light-scattering layer, which covers at least one defined projection surface within the screen shape, whereby, in order to reduce the corona effect which degrades the image contrast and the image resolution, the light-scattering layer is embodied as a coating (18) on a very thin transparent film (17). Said film (17) is fixed to the separate support (16) and optically decoupled from the support (16), preferably by means of an air gap (19).

Abstract: The invention relates to an instrument panel for the operating state of a land, air or water vehicle, in particular for the cockpit of an airplane, comprising a number of display fields (13) for representing information, whereby, in order to provide an instrument panel, which may be produced and maintained in an economic manner, with realistic instrumentation, the display fields (13) are produced on a backlit sheet (11) by means of image projection and a mask (12) is overlaid on the backlit sheet (11), which comprises cutouts (14), congruent with the display fields (13).

Abstract: A sensor module detects light beam hits on a participant during battlefield simulations. The sensor module includes an infrared sensor for sensing infrared light and generating signals based on the sensed infrared light; a short-range radio transmitter associated with the infrared sensor; an electrical voltage source for supplying electrical capacity to the sensor module; and a device for attaching the sensor module to a participant.

Abstract: With a method for determining and tracking a changing, true position and orientation of a magnetic field sensor within a three-dimensional magnetic field space from the values measured by the magnetic field sensor, the magnetic field space is structured in a preceding calibration mode into a three-dimensional grid with equidistant grid points. All values measured by the magnetic field sensor are then stored in a calibration table as calibration positions and calibration orientations allocated to the real positions of the grid points in the magnetic field space. A linear interpolating transformation of the measuring position in the real magnetic field space is executed for the measuring values from the magnetic field sensor by using respectively four calibration positions taken from the calibration table, which span a tetrahedron that encloses the measuring position.

Abstract: With a method for determining and tracking a changing, true position and orientation of a magnetic field sensor within a three-dimensional magnetic field space from the values measured by the magnetic field sensor, the magnetic field space is structured in a preceding calibration mode into a three-dimensional grid with equidistant grid points. All values measured by the magnetic field sensor, which is placed successively and with constant orientation in all of the grid points, are then stored in a calibration table as calibration positions and calibration orientations allocated to the real positions of the grid points in the magnetic field space.