Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assisting in the location of an engulfed element in a predetermined search zone, implemented by a location assistance system including at least a plurality of patrollers including at least one drone, the method including at least the following steps: arrival of the drone at the predetermined search zone; determination by the drone, of the topography of the predetermined search zone; division of the predetermined search zone into areas, by the drone, depending on the topography and the capabilities of each patroller, and assigning of each area to at least one patroller; searching for the engulfed element in each search zone by the at least one patroller assigned to the area; and periodic inter-patroller communication at least until the at least one engulfed element is located.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assisting in the location of an engulfed element in a predetermined search zone, implemented by a location assistance system including at least a plurality of patrollers including at least one drone, the method including at least the following steps: arrival of the drone at the predetermined search zone; determination by the drone, of the topography of the predetermined search zone; division of the predetermined search zone into areas, by the drone, depending on the topography and the capabilities of each patroller, and assigning of each area to at least one patroller; searching for the engulfed element in each search zone by the at least one patroller assigned to the area; and periodic inter-patroller communication at least until the at least one engulfed element is located.

Abstract: A route calculation for an aircraft is provided. The invention is based on defining grids representing an environment between at least one aircraft and at least one target point. The cells of the grid define absorption levels associated with the capability of the aircraft to cross a cell, making it possible in particular to define regions that are strictly inaccessible and regions for which penetration is tolerated. An interest level is diffused from at least one target point up to the position of the aircraft. When the interest reaches the aircraft, route segments are constructed iteratively between the aircraft and the target point, by going through those cells for which the interest is highest, and then the route is simplified for sending to a flight management system in order to be converted into a trajectory followed by the aircraft.

Abstract: Automation of the design and management of network services is achieved by automating the enactment of a process model. The process model models activities and ordering among actions in a process for the network services. Each activity includes a set of actions and each action is associated with a model-based transformation which transforms one or more input models into one or more output models. A megamodel is constructed. The megamodel incorporates the process model and describes relations among resources to be used by model-based transformations of the process model. The resources include models and meta-models. Based on the megamodel, a transformation chain is generated. The transformation chain contains coordinated sequences of the model-based transformations. The transformation chain is enacted to thereby enact the process model for the network services.

Abstract: A positioning assistance system for an aircraft in a mission zone comprising a platform offloaded from the aircraft and a flying carrier incorporating the platform. The platform comprises surveillance means for a surveillance zone able to generate surveillance information in real time relative to the surveillance zone, computing means able to analyze the generated surveillance information to deduce route information of the aircraft therefrom, and external communication means able to transmit the route information to the aircraft.

Abstract: A computer readable medium for analyzing and predicting the future behavior of Organizations, where an embodiment of this invention is comprised of one or more repositories of data which involve comments or other actions by actors with some kind of relationship to a target organization, a repository of metadata relating to this data, a repository of updatable models of organizations, a natural language parsing engine, an engine for generating and comparing the organizational models, and presentations of avatars.

Abstract: A method for assisting an aeronautical operator in the creation of a flight plan of an aircraft passing through a set of predetermined geographic mission zones includes a step of determination, for each mission zone, of an entry access point and an exit access point of the mission zone, the entry and exit access points associated with a mission zone being able to be separate or merged; and a step of determination of an interzone path from an entry access point to an exit access point of the set of the mission zones which connects, in series and without loop, all the mission zones by their entry and exit access points, and the length of which is minimal.

Abstract: A pattern able to be updated by an operator, the position, the orientation and/or the shape of the trajectory pattern dependent on trajectory parameters, the device comprises at least display means to view the trajectory pattern and the representation of the zone, and means for computing and storing the position data of the pattern and of the representation, the representation comprising a set of control points, the function of a control point being to define at least the value of one of the trajectory parameters, the value being dependent on the movement of the control point, a trajectory pattern modification resulting from an interaction of the operator moving at least one control point.

Abstract: A computer readable medium for analyzing and predicting the future behavior of organizations is disclosed. An embodiment of this invention is comprised of one or more repositories of data which involve comments or other actions by actors with some kind of relationship to a target organization, a repository of metadata relating to this data, a repository of updatable models of organizations, a natural language parsing engine, an engine for generating and comparing the organizational models, and presentations of avatars.

Abstract: A device comprises display means and means for calculating and memorizing the positions of points forming patterns being capable of being updated by an operator, the position, orientation and the form of a pattern being defined by a set of technical parameters. Each pattern comprises a set of control points, the function of a control point being, by virtue of its movement, to modify at least one technical parameter, a trajectory pattern modification being carried out through an interaction in which the operator moves at least one control point.

Abstract: A pattern able to be updated by an operator, the position, the orientation and/or the shape of the trajectory pattern dependent on trajectory parameters, the device comprises at least display means to view the trajectory pattern and the representation of the zone, and means for computing and storing the position data of the pattern and of the representation, the representation comprising a set of control points, the function of a control point being to define at least the value of one of the trajectory parameters, the value being dependent on the movement of the control point, a trajectory pattern modification resulting from an interaction of the operator moving at least one control point.

Abstract: A device comprises display means and means for calculating and memorizing the positions of points forming patterns being capable of being updated by an operator, the position, orientation and the form of a pattern being defined by a set of technical parameters. Each pattern comprises a set of control points, the function of a control point being, by virtue of its movement, to modify at least one technical parameter, a trajectory pattern modification being carried out through an interaction in which the operator moves at least one control point.

Abstract: A computer readable medium for analyzing and predicting the future behavior of organizations is disclosed. An embodiment of this invention is comprised of one or more repositories of data which involve comments or other actions by actors with some kind of relationship to a target organization, a repository of metadata relating to this data, a repository of updatable models of organizations, a natural language parsing engine, and an engine for generating and comparing the organizational models.

Abstract: An assembly includes a cast cartridge component and a curved wall where the cast cartridge includes a base plate having an opening configured for receipt of a turbine wheel, an exhaust conduit having an inlet and an outlet, a cylindrical wall, and vanes disposed between the cylindrical wall and the base plate where adjacent vanes define throats; where the curved wall includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an upper edge and a lower edge; and where joinder of the proximal end and the outlet of the exhaust conduit, joinder of the upper edge and the cylindrical wall and joinder of the lower edge and the base plate forms a volute configured to direct exhaust received via the inlet to a turbine wheel via the throats. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly for a turbocharger that includes a bearing housing with a cylindrical portion with a bore configured for receipt of a bearing, an extension that extends radially outwardly from the cylindrical portion to a base, the base configured with one or more features for securing the bearing housing to another component, a compressor fitting, a turbine fitting, and lubricant flow paths; and a fluid jacket that includes a cylindrical wall configured for placement over at least a portion of the cylindrical portion of the bearing housing where the cylindrical wall includes a recess configured to accommodate at least a portion of the extension of the bearing housing, a fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly includes a cast cartridge component that includes a base plate having an opening configured for receipt of a turbine wheel, a cylindrical wall that comprises a shroud portion, one or more supports disposed between the cylindrical wall and the base plate, an exhaust conduit that has an inlet, an outlet and a wastegate opening positioned intermediate the inlet and the outlet, and a substantially planar surface integral to the exhaust conduit, the wastegate opening located on the planar surface; and a wastegate outlet component that includes a cylindrical portion that extends between and defines an inlet and an outlet, and a cover portion configured to cover the substantially planar surface of the cast cartridge component to form a wastegate chamber where one or more openings provide for flow of exhaust from the wastegate chamber to the cylindrical portion. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An exemplary multi-piece bearing for a turbocharger includes a cylindrical piece that has a coefficient of thermal expansion, opposing ends and an outer surface and an inner surface that extend between the opposing ends where the outer surface includes one or more lubricant openings; an end piece that has a different coefficient of thermal expansion and a face where the face includes one or more lubricant openings; and lubricant passages formed by the cylindrical piece and the end piece for passage of lubricant between the one or more lubricant openings of the outer surface of the cylindrical piece and the one or more lubricant openings of the face of the end piece. As described herein, such an exemplary multi-piece bearing can, upon selection of coefficients of thermal expansion, help maintain axial clearances between various components during operation of a turbocharger. Other exemplary bearings, arrangements and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of unmanned air vehicles, more commonly designated drone. More specifically, the invention applies to an armed drone system (10), notably equipped with a firing device and a steerable optronics ball (B) comprising means of illuminating targets (C). The invention proposes that the firing device be oriented towards the rear, so as to reduce the problems of masking of the optronics ball (B) by elements located in its line of sight, such as a front wheel (FW) for example. Moreover, because of operational use involving a phase (10S) for firing weapons and illuminating the target (C) from the back, the armed drone (10) moving away from the target, the vulnerability of the drone (10) is lessened.

Abstract: An assembly includes a cast cartridge component that includes a base plate having an opening configured for receipt of a turbine wheel, a cylindrical wall that comprises a shroud portion, one or more supports disposed between the cylindrical wall and the base plate, an exhaust conduit that has an inlet, an outlet and a wastegate opening positioned intermediate the inlet and the outlet, and a substantially planar surface integral to the exhaust conduit, the wastegate opening located on the planar surface; and a wastegate outlet component that includes a cylindrical portion that extends between and defines an inlet and an outlet, and a cover portion configured to cover the substantially planar surface of the cast cartridge component to form a wastegate chamber where one or more openings provide for flow of exhaust from the wastegate chamber to the cylindrical portion. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly includes a cast cartridge component and a curved wall where the cast cartridge includes a base plate having an opening configured for receipt of a turbine wheel, an exhaust conduit having an inlet and an outlet, a cylindrical wall, and vanes disposed between the cylindrical wall and the base plate where adjacent vanes define throats; where the curved wall includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an upper edge and a lower edge; and where joinder of the proximal end and the outlet of the exhaust conduit, joinder of the upper edge and the cylindrical wall and joinder of the lower edge and the base plate forms a volute configured to direct exhaust received via the inlet to a turbine wheel via the throats. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.