Abstract: A network connects stations in a distributed physics based simulation system. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, one physics station determines damage status of the target vehicle. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is considered destroyed. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracing in a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine.

Abstract: An image data generator of this game apparatus generates, in a combat state, combat image data to display player's combat elements that executes a combat and opponent's combat elements fighting with the player's combat elements on the display unit in real time. This game comprises a distance detector that detects a distance between the player's combat element and the opponent's combat element at the time of changing a normal state to the combat state, and displays an initial image at the beginning of the combat state in accordance with the distance therebetween.

Abstract: Methods and systems for testing and diagnosis of weapon control systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for testing a weapon control system includes an interface unit and a simulator unit. The interface unit is adapted to be operatively coupled to the weapon control system, and the simulator unit is operatively coupled to the interface unit. The simulator unit receives and analyzes a control signal, and transmits at least one of a first type of responsive signal indicative of a properly functioning component, and a second type of responsive signal indicative of a malfunctioning component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser pistol characterized in that the laser (1) is inserted into the barrel and electronically triggered (13). In order to have a true shooting sensation, a compressed air cylinder (28) causes the pistol carriage to recoil. The cylinder (28) is controlled by a changeover valve (24') which is actuated by a control element coupled with the trigger (9). When working, the changeover valve (24') causes a compressed air loader (17') to connect with the cylinder (28).

Abstract: A land based launch tube control panel testing and training system for a marine's launcher interconnects with a launch tube control panel from a submarine to simulate the operation of a submarine weapons launching system to allow for launch tube control panel operational testing and operated and maintenance personnel training. In a simulation mode, a submarine weapons launch tube control panel tester and trainer is responsive to weapons launch system control data signals received from the launch tube control panel, for transmitting to the launch tube control panel weapons launching system operational data signals having a predetermined data type and data value which are a function of the received weapons launching system control data signals.

Abstract: A device for generating transverse force on a ballistic missile mock-up for air tests by means of an installation including a mock-up launching tube adapted to slant at an angle and a recovery mock-up gantry composed of a support structure for the mock-up which is pivotably mounted to the recovery mock-up gantry so as to permit the support structure to slant to the same angle as the mock-up launching tube; a carrier provided with a guide along the support structure for supporting a mobile jack including a stem for adjusting the transverse force applied on one end of the stem which is in turn transmitted to the mock-up via another end of the stem; an adjustable assembly of loads for imparting a desired transverse force to the mock-up which are fixed to an end of a cable wound on an electric winch mounted at an upper end of the support structure, wherein the cable runs on return pulleys fixed to the carrier and wherein at least one of the pulleys is mounted on the stem of the jack so as to transmit the transver