Abstract: A Vehicle Based Independent Range System (VBIRS) (10) comprised of individual stacked chambered modules that function as a single integrated system that provides a self-contained space based range capability, and is comprised of a power module (12), an artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20), a satellite data modem module system (30) and a navigation, communications and control module system (40), all of which interface with a VBIRS test and checkout system (52) and a weather data system (116). The artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20) is comprised of an inherent artificial intelligence capability that envelopes and interchanges data with an autonomous engagement controller (22) that contains all missile/rocket autonomous cooperative engagement, destruct decision software and range safety algorithm parameters required for optimum mission planning.

Abstract: A Common Bus Structure for Avionics and Satellites (CBSAS) (10) as shown in FIG. 1 is comprised of a module lid (14), module floor (38), module stack base (16), module bolts (22) and stackable modules (12). Stackable modules (12) are sub-dividable to create module sealed chamber volumes (45) individually as required, while stackable modules (12) simultaneously create at least one collectively continuous raceway sealed chamber volume (44) perpendicular to individual stackable modules (12) in the vertical direction where no module floor (38) is present, in order to internally electrically interconnect the contents of any stackable module (12) with the contents of any other stackable module (12) via internal connector raceway system (24). Raceway sealed chamber volume (44) therefore collectively and continuously traverses all present stackable modules (12) positioned between module lid (14) and module stack base (16).

Abstract: As an improvement to the architecture, utility, efficiency and cost associated with the procurement, setup, and operation of a power system for utilization in aerospace, military, commercial, consumer, educational and transportation platforms. A scalable, modular and intelligent power system (10) as illustrated in FIG. 1 consists of a power system (12), and a communications system (14). Power system (12) is comprised of a scalable array of ICP's (16) isolated from each other via schottky diodes (34), with the combined power out put of ICP1 through ICPx (16) resulting in a final power system output (36), with its corresponding power system ground (38). Communications system (14) is comprised of a communications processor (24) interfacing internally with each individual ICP1 through ICPx (16) via opto isolated I2C communication port (30), enabling bi-directional communications between power system (12) and the outside world via external communications portal (26).