Abstract: A system for assessing threats includes a method of detecting a physical location of the system, establish a connection to at least one database, scanning a proximate area, prioritizing a plurality of identified objects, comparing data for at least one of the identified object to data from the at least one database, and outputting at least one notification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of marking and identifying a target, and in particular, a method of using a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) to heat a target without damaging it so that the target may be clearly identified by detectors and systems using thermally sensitive imaging.

Abstract: A system for coloring a monochromatic image of a scene, the system comprising a processing circuitry configured to: capture the monochromatic image of the scene utilizing a non-visible spectrum sensor, capable of capturing monochromatic images from a viewpoint having a given position and a given orientation; obtain one or more previously captured color images, covering at least part of the scene; determine a registration between the monochromatic image and the previously captured color images; render one or more rendered images, being the previously captured color images adjusted to the viewpoint by utilizing the registration; and generate a colored image of the scene by changing, for at least one given pixel of the monochromatic image, values of one or more chroma components of the given pixel in accordance with values of one or more chroma components of a corresponding pixel of the rendered images.

Abstract: A payload conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) may include a housing configured to house at least a plurality of electrodes and a signal generator. The payload CEW may be removably inserted into a bay of a launcher. The launcher may be mounted on a vehicle. The plurality of electrodes may be configured to be launched from the housing. The housing may be configured to be launched from the bay of the launcher simultaneously with or after the plurality of electrodes are launched. The signal generator may be configured to transmit a stimulus signal through the plurality of electrodes. The signal generator may be configured to transmit the stimulus signal before, during, and/or after the housing is launched.

Abstract: Described herein are examples of evaluating electromagnetic energy reflection data of security scans. In embodiments, a method to evaluate electromagnetic energy reflection data determines whether electronic information of a security scan contains an anomaly, and identifies an anomaly location in the electronic information corresponding to the anomaly. The method determines a subset of the electronic information corresponding to the anomaly location, determines anomaly attributes using the subset of the electronic information, and evaluates the anomaly attributes using a database of reference items by comparing anomaly attributes to respective reference characteristics of reference items or identity information. When a comparison meets the respective match criterion for the given reference item, the method assigns to the anomaly the respective identifier as an anomaly identifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for identifying an animal comprising an image recording device for recording images of an animal located in proximity to the device, a database, in which database reference images of typical procedures of approach of the first animal are stored, wherein a degree of matching between the images and the reference images and/or between features of the images and features of the reference images is determined and wherein, depending on the degree of matching, a drive for opening a door is actuated and/or a signalling unit for issuing an alert tone or a signalling unit for issuing a luring sound is activated and/or an issuing unit for issuing feed is activated via a control device.

Abstract: An automated threat detection and deterrence apparatus includes an imaging device configured to detect a subject in a subject area, a deterrent component including a directed light deterrent, wherein the directed light deterrent includes a first deterrent mode and a second deterrent mode, the directed light deterrent is configured to perform a first deterrent action on the subject when in the first mode, the directed light deterrent is configured to perform a second deterrent action on the subject when in the second mode, and a processor communicatively connected to the imaging device and the deterrent component, wherein the processor is configured to identify the subject as a function of the detection of the subject, determine a behavior descriptor associated with the subject, select one of the first deterrent mode and the second deterrent mode and command the directed light deterrent to perform an action based on the selection.

Abstract: A visual impairment device includes a light source, a modulator, and a controller. The light source capable of generating two or more high intensity light beams having different peak wavelengths, wherein at least one of the light beams has a wavelength bandwidth of less than 100 nm. The modulator modulates the two or more beams of intense light to produce a spatial array comprising a first array of first light beams having a first peak wavelength and a second array of second light beams having a second peak wavelength different from the first wavelength. The controller includes control circuitry for controlling the light source, the modulator, or both. The spatial array is projected into a space such that a lateral distance of at least one first light beam to a second light beam is in a range of 40-110 mm within at least one area of the space.

Abstract: A system and method for flight planning for a first vehicle. The method includes generating, based on an entry indicator, a first flight plan for the first vehicle, wherein the entry indicator indicates entrance of a second vehicle into a protected area, wherein the first flight plan includes collection, by the first vehicle, of at least two multimedia content elements showing the second vehicle; generating, based on the at least two multimedia content elements showing the second vehicle and at least one set of predetermined multimedia content elements showing known hostile vehicles, at least one hostility indicator analytic, wherein the at least one hostility indicator analytic includes at least a speed and a direction; and generating, based on the at least one hostility indicator analytic, a second flight plan for the first vehicle, wherein the second flight plan includes intercepting the second vehicle using the first vehicle.

Abstract: An anti-drone weapon having a housing and at least one antenna positioned within the housing. The at least one antenna capable of operating at a frequency at least between 400 MHz and 6 GHz. In some configurations, a power supply, processor and control circuitry and a control panel, within the housing. In some configurations, the at least one antenna includes three antenna, including, a double helical antenna, a quasi-yagi antenna and a log-periodic antenna.

Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches electrodes to provide a stimulus signal through a target to impede locomotion of the target. After use of the CEW, the user of the CEW may forget to turn the CEW off thereby wasting energy from the power supply (e.g., battery). The CEW includes a motion detector that detects movement of the CEW, or handle of the CEW. If the CEW does not move for a period of time, it is assumed that the CEW is no longer being used, so the CEW powers itself down to conserve energy. The components of the CEW that have been powered down may have power restored responsive to detecting operation of a control (e.g., safety) of the CEW.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single system that can simultaneously protects a plurality of assets, such as soldiers, vehicles and structures in a given perimeter. The assets are, for example, vehicles and structures that could not otherwise be protected due to tactical and mechanical limitations.

Abstract: The present invention describes an air-burst projectile (100) and a system (200) for deploying the airburst projectile to counter an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 10. Each airburst projectile includes one or more spinners (140, 140a-140d); each spinner has a sleeve or a tube (146), a number of radial partition plates (148, 148a-148d) extending from the sleeve/tube and an annular rear plate (144) connected to the sleeve. Adjacent partition plates thus form a compartment (150). Disposed in each compartment is a streamer or streamers (170,170a,170b), which are formed in a coiled-up state. When the airburst projectile is deployed into a flight path of a target UAV, the spinners (140, 140a-140d) are ejected and the streamers (170,170a,170b) are dispersed in the flight path to create a streamer cloud, so that a streamer may entangle with propellers of the UAV and bring down the UAV, or as a warning or fence marking shot.

Abstract: A drone defense system having a mast assembly with a telescoping mast is provided. The drone defense system includes a housing rotatably coupled to a top portion of the telescoping mast. The housing has a flying drone tracking system and a flying drone countermeasure system. The drone defense system includes a computer that communicates with the flying drone tracking system and the flying drone countermeasure system. The flying drone tracking system detects a flying drone within a predetermined distance from the housing and generates a detection signal in response to detecting the flying drone. The computer receives the detection signal and generates a first control signal in response to the detection signal. The flying drone countermeasure system transmits an RF jamming signal in response to the first control signal.

Abstract: A non-lethal dazzling turret includes a laser operable in the visible spectrum. The non-lethal dazzling turret can be deployed, for example, behind a counter at a convenience store or a gas station, and can include a camera as well as an on-board computer. The non-lethal dazzling turret can stream video to a remote location where an operator can aim and fire the non-lethal dazzling turret at potential targets as needed. Alternatively, a fully autonomous version is disclosed that can be activated by, for example, a panic button.

Abstract: A device (100) for firing a projectile at a target body, in particular a fluid projectile or solid projectile, comprises a hand-held unit (100) for firing the projectile, the hand-held unit (100) comprises a propulsion drive (114) for accelerating the projectile and a distance measuring device (112) for measuring a distance between the hand-held unit (100) and the target body. The device (100) also comprises an energy store (120) for operating the propulsion drive (114), the propulsion drive (114) comprising a control unit (115), whereby the propulsion (114) is controllable in dependence on the distance measured.

Abstract: An automated weapons system is comprised of a plurality of weapon subsystems each comprising at least one human transported weapon subsystem. Each of the plurality of weapon subsystems is comprises a barrel, a targeting subsystem, a computational subsystem, positioning means, and a firing subsystem. The barrel is utilized for propelling a munition from each of the plurality of weapon subsystems aimed towards an area of sighting. The targeting subsystem identifies a chosen target for each of said plurality of weapon subsystems in the area of sighting. The computational subsystem, responsive to the targeting subsystem, determines where the chosen target is for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) and where the respective barrel needs to be aimed for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) so that the munitions will strike the chosen target. The positioning means adjusts the aim of the munitions for each weapon subsystem, responsive to the computational subsystem, out of plurality of weapons subsystems.

Abstract: A human transported weapon system is comprised of sensors for determining which of a plurality of types of munitions are available for the weapon [a computational subsystem; target selection logic; munitions selection logic; a positioning subsystem, and, a firing subsystem]. Target data is acquired from sensors for at least one target, and up to a plurality of the targets, each as an acquired target. analyzing The target data is analyzed to provide recognition of each said acquired target as a type of target. Target selection logic, chooses a selected target from the acquired targets based on current availability of the types of targets per the recognition. Munitions selection logic, chooses a selected munition from up to a plurality of the types of the munitions available, based upon the selected target. A positioning subsystem, adjusts the aim of the weapon so that the selected munition will hit the selected target when fired.

Abstract: A human transported weapon system is comprised of a barrel and has from one up to a plurality of different types of munitions available to select from; targeting logic, recognition logic, control logic, target selection logic, munitions selection logic, a positioning subsystem, and, a firing subsystem. The targeting logic acquires target data from sensors for acquired targets for one to a plurality of different said targets available to select from. The recognition logic recognizes a type of target for each said acquired target, responsive to analyzing the target data to provide recognition of each said acquired target. The control logic determines what types of said munitions are available for said human transported weapon. The target selection logic chooses a selected target from the acquired targets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water gun, in particular to a toy water gun comprising a supply line, which is adapted to supply a pressurized liquid from a source, a nozzle arrangement for ejecting the liquid to the environment as well as a valve for controlling a flow of the liquid in a direction from the supply line to the nozzle arrangement. The water gun additionally includes a flow-smoothing device, with the valve arranged behind the flow-smoothing device with respect to the flow direction.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a reallocation of resources are described. A device may determine initial allocation data that indicates a first amount of resources allocated to a plurality of areas. The device may determine a set of attacker expected rewards based on the initial allocation data. The device may determine a set of defender expected rewards based on the attacker expected rewards. The device may determine moving rewards indicating defensive scores in response to movement of the resources among the plurality of areas. The device may determine defender response rewards indicating defensive scores resulting from an optimal attack on the plurality of areas. The device may generate reallocation data indicating an allocation of a second amount of resources to the plurality of areas. The second amount of resources may maximize the moving rewards and the defender response rewards.

Abstract: A projectile module is attached to a gun component which operates as a system to launch a projectile at a flying device. The gun component is configured to be removably and electro-mechanically attached to a flying vehicle. A cylindrical gas valve is part of the gun component and has a safety component configured on an exterior surface of the cylindrical gas valve to enable the gun component only to attach to the flying vehicle when the projectile module is locked into position. A splitter component configured on the gun component adjacent to the cylindrical gas valve and has an output opening for gas flow. The projectile module is removable and includes weights attached to a projectile, wherein the weights are positioned in channels on the projectile module. The projectile is fired when gas flow is initiated from a reservoir the cylindrical gas valve and splitter component to the channels containing the weights.

Abstract: Man portable weapons include integrated electronics that calculate orientation and movement in addition to providing that data to a user's heads-up displays (HUD) as well as to group and area networks. By passing data to a HUD, the user is able to see, virtually, the flight path, point of impact and other ballistic data as well as data representing the condition and performance of the weapon for any rounds fired. The HUD also displays the relative position of other members of the team, last known enemy area of operation and other useful parameters from the man portable weapons of the other team members through the network. The electronics may be integrated within the main components of any suitable man portable weapon in a non-intrusive way as to have no effect on the firing mechanism of the small arm when it is fully assembled.

Abstract: A method of irradiating an electromagnetic pulse includes specifying a position of a target having electronic equipment; setting the light-condensing point based on the position of the target; and condensing the laser beam to generate plasma in the light-condensing point such that the electromagnetic pulse generated from the plasma is irradiated to the electronic equipment. In this way, a method and system for irradiating an electromagnetic pulse are realized which can irradiate the electromagnetic pulse of a large output while restraining diffusion of the electromagnetic pulse.

Abstract: A missile detector includes a primary sensor for detecting a potential missile in a first spectral range, a secondary sensor for detecting the potential missile in a second spectral range, and an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit receives first detection signals from the primary sensor and compares them with a threshold value. When the threshold value has been exceeded, a warning signal of the potential missile is issued. Second detection signals from the secondary sensor are continuously received and stored for a predetermined period of time, in order to perform a verification of the potential missile based on a traceback when the warning signal is present. The traceback involves analysis of the stored sensor signals of the secondary sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for shooting a projectile at a target body, in particular a fluid projectile or solid projectile, which apparatus comprises a hand-held device for shooting the projectile, wherein the hand-held device comprises a drive for accelerating the projectile and a distance-measuring device for measuring a distance between the hand-held device and the target body. The apparatus also comprises a stored energy source for operating the drive, wherein the drive comprises a control unit, by means of which the drive can be controlled in accordance with the measured distance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining tactical actions for protecting a reference entity with respect to a plurality of entities in a battlefield environment, the method including: segmenting the battlefield environment into a plurality of layers; associating actable deterrent systems with each layer; obtaining data representative of the probability, for each deterrent system, that the considered deterrent system deters an entity in the associated layer; providing, for each entity, the level of threat of the entity; and computing a cost function for determining the deterrent systems to be engaged by the reference entity for rendering extremal the cost function, the cost function being a function depending from the provided level of threat and the obtained data.

Abstract: A response drone for detecting incidents within a coverage area including multiple zones is provided. With customer permission or affirmative consent, the drone may be programmed to (1) detect (or receive an indication of) triggering activity associated with one of the zones; (2) determine or receive a navigation path to that zone; (3) travel to that zone based upon the determined navigation path; (4) collect sensor data using drone-mounted sensors; and (5) transmit the collected sensor data to a user computing device associated with the coverage area for review. The response drone may be an autonomous drone in wireless communication with a smart home controller that detects triggering activity associated with an insurance-related event (e.g., fire). The autonomous drone may automatically deploy to mitigate damage to insured assets (e.g., a home or personal belongings). The autonomous drone data may be used for subsequent insurance claim handling and/or damage estimation.

Abstract: A target assignment system includes a sensor system which detects a position of a moving vehicle, an assigning section which determines the launcher system assigned with the moving vehicle in response to the position of the moving vehicle and generates a first display signal which shows the moving vehicle and a first launcher system, a display section which displays the moving vehicle and the assigned launcher system in real time in response to the display signal, and an input section which instructs a change of the assigned launcher system. The assigning section generates a second display signal in which the first launcher system is changed to a second launcher system, in response to an instruction of assignment change.

Abstract: A supply module for supplying a weapon system includes an electric storage device and a thermal storage device that stores coolant. The supply module also includes at least one electrical connection via which power can be transferred from the electric storage device to the effector system, and at least one thermal connection via which the coolant can be transferred from the thermal storage device to the effector system.

Abstract: Man portable weapons include integrated electronics that calculate orientation and movement in addition to providing that data to a user's heads-up displays (HUD) as well as to group and area networks. By passing data to a HUD, the user is able to see, virtually, the flight path, point of impact and other ballistic data as well as data representing the condition and performance of the weapon for any rounds fired. The HUD also displays the relative position of other members of the team, last known enemy area of operation and other useful parameters from the man portable weapons of the other team members through the network. The electronics may be integrated within the main components of any suitable man portable weapon in a non-intrusive way as to have no effect on the firing mechanism of the small arm when it is fully assembled.

Abstract: A method of threat detection includes illuminating a scene with short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) illumination and receiving a return of the SWIR illumination reflected back from the scene. The method includes analyzing the return of the SWIR illumination to detect presence of man-made optics in the scene. Illuminating, receiving, and analyzing can be performed by a device, e.g., a rifle-mounted laser device.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes: a memory that stores first information acquired and second information acquired, the first information indicating the current position of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the second information indicating the current position of a manipulation device that transmits a command to remotely manipulate the unmanned aerial vehicle; a receiver that receives information transmitted from a transmission source, the information including an emergency warning; a processor; and a controller that controls the unmanned aerial vehicle. The processor compares a target region which is indicated in the information and for which the emergency warning is intended and the current position of the unmanned aerial vehicle and compares the target region and the current position of the manipulation device. The controller evacuates the unmanned aerial vehicle in accordance with the results of the comparisons.

Abstract: When a person intending to use a gun is a safety risk, the authorities (e.g., the police) should be notified and a gun held by that person should be locked to prevent its firing. Apparatus for doing just that comprises an electronic testing device for determining an emotional state and/or the competency of a person intending to use a gun and for producing a signal when the emotional state and/or competency of the person is not considered appropriate or adequate for a safe and proper use of a gun. An electronic warning device, coupled to said testing device, can be provided to alert the authorities that the person intending to use a gun is at risk of using a gun in an unsafe manner.

Abstract: A marine threat monitoring and defense system and method protects a target vessel in icy or other marine regions. The system uses communications, user interfaces, and data sources to identify marine obstacles (e.g., icebergs, ice floes, pack ice, etc.) near a target vessel performing set operations (e.g., a stationed structure performing drilling or production operations or a seismic survey vessel performing exploration operations with a planned route). The system monitors positions of these identified marine obstacles over time relative to the target vessel and predicts any potential threats. When a threat is predicted, the system plans deployment of support vessels, beacons, and the like to respond to the threat. For example, the system can direct a support vessel to divert the path or break up ice threatening the target vessel.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer (P2P) group using Wi-Fi Direct. The method includes acquiring device information of other P2P device corresponding to a connection target by P2P devices that will form a Wi-Fi P2P group; checking a type of the other P2P devices based on the acquired device information; adjusting an intent value of a P2P device depending on the checked type of the other P2P devices; and forming a Wi-Fi P2P group based on the adjusted intent values of the P2P devices.

Abstract: The following information may be read from a memory system: an identification of each of multiple moving targets that are each expected to move in accordance with a schedule of when and where the target will move; the schedule; an identification of each of multiple mobile defense resources that each have a maximum movement speed and a maximum protection radius; and the maximum movement speed and the maximum protection radius of each mobile defense resource. A computer system may determine where each mobile defense resource should be at each of a sequential set of different times so as to optimize the ability of the mobile defense resources to protect each of the mobile targets from a single attack by an attacker against one of the targets at an unknown time based on the information read from the memory system. The determining may take into consideration that the attacker may observe and analyze movements of the mobile defense resources prior to the attack in formulating the attack.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an electro-shock projectile launcher, a method, and a system. An electro-shock projectile launcher includes a deployment tube configured to launch an electro-shock projectile toward a target human. The launcher includes a recognition circuit configured to recognize a body portion of the target human authorized for administration of a selected electric shock by electro-shock projectiles. The launcher includes a guidance circuit configured to determine a flight path of the electro-shock projectile from the deployment tube to the recognized body portion of the target human. The launcher includes an activator circuit configured to initiate a launch from the deployment tube of the electro-shock projectile along the determined flight path in response a received authorization.

Abstract: An extremum-seeking control system for formation flight that uses blended performance parameters in a conglomerate performance function that better approximates drag reduction than performance functions formed from individual measurements. Generally, a variety of different measurements are taken and fed to a control system, the measurements are weighted, and are then subjected to a peak-seeking control algorithm. As measurements are continually taken, the aircraft will be guided to a relative position which optimizes the drag reduction of the formation. Two embodiments are discussed. Two approaches are shown for determining relative weightings: “a priori” by which they are qualitatively determined (by minimizing the error between the conglomerate function and the drag reduction function), and by periodically updating the weightings as the formation evolves.

Abstract: An oil well improvement system having an intrusion detection and response subsystem that provides practical capability to defend offshore drilling platform from surface or subsurface terrorist threats/attacks utilizing modified low-cost off-the-shelf equipment and processor programs. The subsystem processes acoustical and/or RF sensor data to determine contact positions, rates, projected future positions, identification, threat analysis and recommends appropriate soft/hard kill counter measures and further provides control of those countermeasures.

Abstract: A system, associated with a round of ammunition, that enables a location of the round to be determined as a function of time, includes an antenna to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal, and output an electrical signal based on the RF signal. The system also includes a processor to execute instructions to receive the electrical signal from the antenna, and process the electrical signal to obtain network information that identifies a network address of a network device and a first time that the electrical signal was received. The system further includes a memory to store the network information to enable retrieval after the round is discharged from a firearm. The retrieval of the network information enables the network device to be identified based on the network address, and a proximate location of the round to be determined, at the first time, based on the location of the network device.

Abstract: In order to improve reliability of a system-on-chip (SoC) through fault tolerance verification, there is provided a method of analyzing an error rate in a system-on-chip (SoC) having at least one internal block obtained by interconnecting two or more gates, comprising: applying an input signal to an input terminal of a certain internal block; defining an input error rate of each gate of the internal block; and defining an output error rate of the internal block based on the input error rate of each gate and an error rate propagating to an output terminal. As a result, there is proposed a method of analyzing a change of the output error rate depending on the input error rate in a gate level in error model development necessary to design and verify a fault-tolerant SoC. Therefore, it is possible to analyze errors in each gate and formularize error rate information modeling including an input/output relationship between each gate of a digital circuit in a library form.

Abstract: A fact checking system utilizes social networking information and analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The social networking fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information and/or provides a status of the information, including automatically modifying a web page to include the fact check results. The fact checking system is able to be implemented utilizing a drone device.

Abstract: A tear gas-based enhancement to a fluid bed security system implemented for the purpose of inhibiting unauthorized entry or access and to provide additional time for threatened individuals to evacuate or escape a hostile assembly at the perimeter of a secured area. The system provides for the reliable and controlled application of a specified concentration of tear gas emitted in conjunction with fluidizing gas distributed through a fluid bed configuration comprising a gas distribution piping array and a plurality of fluidizable granular solids in a surrounding relationship to the gas distribution piping array.

Abstract: Provided is an RPG disruption system (RDS) for protecting an enclosure against RPG's, the system including a casing fixed in close proximity to a wall of the enclosure facing an anticipated RPG threat. The casing includes an anvil accommodating a propelling mechanism for propelling the disrupting element, and an activating system for activating the propelling mechanism so as to propel the disrupting element towards an approaching RPG, to thereby neutralize it.

Abstract: Exemplary inventive practice provides initially for designation of all tasks contemplated for performance in the context of an interoperability architecture for computer modeling/simulation. Task requirements afford the bases for determining the models to be incorporated and the functionalities to be carried out in the architecture. The major architectural elements are the core, the interface, and the modules. The core is compartmentalized. Each module constitutes an individual model. Each functionality is allocated to either the core or at least one module, with the guiding principle that a functionality that characterizes the modules in general should be situated in the core, in at least one category. The interface provides for plug-and-play functionality of the modules. The architecture operates in an iterative three-phase cycle: modules write data to the core; the core processes data; modules read updated core data.

Abstract: A system includes a threat warning system and an countermeasure system. The threat warning system generates threat data that includes at least a threat coordinate value. The countermeasure system includes a wide-angle laser beam director and the infrared counter measure system receives the threat data including the threat coordinate value from the threat warning system and causes the beam director to direct a divergent laser beam based on the threat coordinate value.

Abstract: A method for operating a weapon system including the steps of transporting said weapon system to a desired location, wherein said weapon system comprises an intermodal shipping container, providing power to said weapon system, activating a computer processing unit of said weapon system by a remote operator, assembling said weapon system by means of said computer processing unit, raising an unmanned weapons unit by means of a lifting system, wherein a top flap of said intermodal shipping container is opened and wherein said lifting system is capable of raising and lowering said unmanned weapons unit, and transmitting images from a camera system, wherein said camera system coordinates with said unmanned weapons unit.

Abstract: A seismic survey system records seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The system includes first and second clusters, each including a set of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs); each cluster being associated with a corresponding first or second unmanned surface vehicle (USV); and a central control unit located on a floating platform and configured to control the first and second USVs. The first USV follows its own path and the first cluster follows the first USV independent of the second USV or the second cluster.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are example embodiments for collision targeting for hazard handling. For certain example embodiments, at least one machine, such as a base station, may: (i) ascertain at least one target for at least one collision to include an unoccupied flying vehicle (UFV); or (ii) transmit at least one command to execute at least one maneuver to divert a UFV at least toward at least one target to induce at least one collision to include the UFV and the at least one target. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth.