EP0260191A1 - Process and device for displaying targets or target positions using the data acquisition means of a weapon system - Google Patents

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EP0260191A1
EP0260191A1 EP19870401992 EP87401992A EP0260191A1 EP 0260191 A1 EP0260191 A1 EP 0260191A1 EP 19870401992 EP19870401992 EP 19870401992 EP 87401992 A EP87401992 A EP 87401992A EP 0260191 A1 EP0260191 A1 EP 0260191A1
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  • the invention relates mainly to a method and a device for viewing targets and / or target positions using data acquisition means of a weapon system.
  • These data acquisition means allowed the identification of the target as friends or enemies and the choice among the enemies of the target that we want to destroy as a priority; - the attachment of the missile data acquisition means to the chosen target; - checking that the missile data acquisition means are properly attached to the targeted target.
  • the device according to the present invention makes it possible, before the launch of the missile, to collect information coming from the missile data acquisition means to supplement the information collected by the data acquisition means of the launch platform (in particular the means fire control).
  • the device according to the present invention makes it possible in particular to collect additional information on the target, for example information from a detector in another frequency band, to collect information when the data acquisition devices of the launch site do not are not pointed towards the target or when said data acquisition means have been destroyed.
  • the main object of the invention is a lan device seeker missile cement including directing means, essentially characterized by the fact that it comprises means allowing the visualization on display on the means of visualization of the targets and / or of the positions of the targets provided by the missile.
  • the subject of the invention is also a method for viewing targets and / or positions of targets on means for viewing a missile launch platform, characterized in that the data acquisition means are used of a weapon system.
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 the same references have been used to designate the same elements.
  • FIG 1 we can see a launch pad 7 of missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4. Missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 are for example anti-aircraft missiles.
  • the shooting platform 7 is connected by a line 9 to a control device 8.
  • the control device 8 comprises in particular a computer capable of collecting information which is transmitted to it and of sending by a line 9 control signals to firing platform control circuits 7.
  • the shooting platform 7 includes means for acquiring data for example a camera whose sensitivity is in a visible spectrum 5 as well as an infrared camera 6.
  • the control device 8 is advantageously connected to other data acquisition devices such as for example a radar 10, to an optical objective designation device 42 (helmet), a laser rangefinder 43 or a friend-enemy detection device 44 (IFF in English terminology).
  • the radar 10 is connected to the control device 8 by radio communication means 11.
  • the control device 8 is connected to human-machine interfaces.
  • the device 8 is connected to a screen 17 with cathode ray tube for viewing the images collected by the cameras 5 and / or 6, a screen 18 with jumper scanning making it possible to view the information collected by the radar 10, a keyboard 19 and a control lever 20.
  • missiles comprising an infrared seeker, a radar seeker, a visible seeker or an image processing device.
  • the seeker 12 of missile 4 is activated;
  • the firing platform 7 is pointed in the direction of the aircraft allowing the hooking of the seeker 12 on the aircraft;
  • the firing platform 7 performs a pointing allowing the missile 4 to have an advance angle facilitating the interception of the aircraft.
  • the firing platform 7 When the firing platform 7 performs a pointing allowing the missile 4 to have an angle of advance the television cameras 5 and 6 are no longer pointed in the direction of the missile. Thus, it is no longer possible to control, until the moment of firing, whether the seeker 12 of the missile 4 is still attached to the target.
  • the dropout of the seeker 12 can be caused for example by the movement of the firing platform 7, a sudden movement of avoidance of the aircraft, by the passage of the aircraft behind an obstacle such as for example a thicket of trees by the attachment of the seeker 12 to a more powerful source of radiation such as another aircraft or decoys.
  • the control device 8 By collecting and viewing information transmitted by the seeker 12 of the missile 4 before firing the control device 8 makes it possible to verify until the moment of the firing that the seeker 12 is indeed hooked on the targeted target.
  • the device according to the present invention makes it possible to operate in degraded mode.
  • the operator it is always possible for the operator to point the firing platform 7 towards an aircraft with the joystick 20 in the event of the unavailability of the television cameras 5 and 6, it suffices for example that it is superimposed on screen 17 a reticle 15 indicating the position of the target given by means of acquisition of the missile data (seeker) with the center of the screen 30 corresponding to the pointing direction of the turret.
  • control device 8 automatically points the firing platform 7 towards the aircraft according to the information transmitted by the seeker 12.
  • the seeker 12 can transmit information only if it is activated.
  • the activation of the seeker of a missile is obtained by the use of a sequencer for example included in the control device 8.
  • the automatic pointing of the firing platform is thus particularly advantageous in the case of use infrared seeker with reduced lifespan.
  • missiles 1 and 2 are shown in storage containers. It is understood that the seeker 12 of missiles 1 and 2 will only be able to collect information after the protective tubes have been dropped. Missiles 3 and 4 corresponding to an alternative embodiment without a protective tube.
  • FIG. 2 one can see a firing platform 7 comprising four missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a television camera 5.
  • the television camera 5 is for example a camera sensitive to visible light.
  • the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 2 is an economical version of the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 1. These performances are lower than those of the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 1, in particular at night.
  • missiles comprising a passive infrared seeker it is possible, at night, to use said seeker to determine the position of the target, make the decision to fire, give an angle of advance to the interceptor missiles of the target.
  • FIG. 3 one can see an example of information displayed by a display screen 13.
  • the screen 13 for example with cathode ray tube, displays an aircraft 14 as well as a reticle 15.
  • the aircraft 14 is for example automatically tracked in deposit and in elevation by the firing platform 7.
  • the reticle 15 shows the pointing position of the missile seeker.
  • the superposition of the reticle 15 with the center of the screen 13 is facilitated by the presence of a reticle 30 at said center.
  • FIG. 4 one can see an example of information displayed by a display screen during the introduction of the angle of advance of the platform 7.
  • the aircraft 14 is no longer in the center of the screen 13
  • the magnification provided by the television camera, for example the camera 5 is less than the magnification in FIG. 3.
  • the aircraft is on the edge of the image.
  • the reticle 15 is superimposed on the aircraft 14. Depending on the distance and the speed of the aircraft it is possible that the latter completely disappears from the screen 13. In this case the reticle 15 is for example on the edge of the image.
  • the invention is not limited to anti-aircraft defense devices.
  • the invention also applies to terrestrial, maritime or mixed targets.
  • the invention applies to platforms 7 for launching missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 comprising a seeker 12, means for viewing the targets 5, 6, 10, 13 and 16.
  • the device according to the present invention applies mainly to anti-aircraft defense platforms comprising missiles with passive infrared seeker 12 as well as anti-aircraft and anti-tank firing platforms.

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L'invention concerne principalement un procédé et un dispositif de visualisation des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles utilisant des moyens d'acquisition des données d'un système d'armes. Le dispositif selon la présente invention permet de visualiser la cible ou la direction de la cible acquise par des autodirecteurs des missiles. Ces informations venant en complément, d'autres informations sur la position de la cible permettent de vérifier le bon accrochage de l'autodirecteur 12 ainsi que suppléer à un manque d'information provoqué par exemple par une défaillance des systèmes de visualisation (5, 6, 10). L'invention s'applique principalement à la réalisation des plateformes de défense anti-aérienne ou à la réalisation des plateformes anti-aériennes et anti-chars.The invention relates mainly to a method and a device for viewing targets and / or target positions using data acquisition means of a weapon system. The device according to the present invention makes it possible to visualize the target or the direction of the target acquired by homing missiles. As this information comes in addition, other information on the position of the target makes it possible to verify the correct attachment of the seeker 12 as well as to compensate for a lack of information caused for example by a failure of the display systems (5, 6 , 10). The invention mainly applies to the production of anti-aircraft defense platforms or to the production of anti-aircraft and anti-tank platforms.

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L'invention concerne principalement un procédé et un dispo­sitif de visualisation des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles utilisant des moyens d'acquisition des données d'un système d'armes.The invention relates mainly to a method and a device for viewing targets and / or target positions using data acquisition means of a weapon system.

D'une part, il est connu d'équiper des missiles de moyens d'acquisition des données permettant la localisation en site et en gisement de cible.On the one hand, it is known to equip missiles with means of data acquisition allowing the localization in site and in target deposit.

D'autre part, sont connus les moyens d'acquisition des données permettant de visualiser avant le lancement d'un missile, une cible et/ou la position de la cible.On the other hand, are known the data acquisition means making it possible to visualize before the launch of a missile, a target and / or the position of the target.

Ces moyens d'acquisition des données permettaient l'identi­fication de la cible en tant que amis ou ennemis et le choix parmi les ennemis de la cible que l'on veut détruire prioritairement ;
- l'accrochage des moyens d'acquisition des données du missile sur la cible choisie ;
- la vérification du bon accrochage des moyens d'acquisition des données du missile sur la cible visée.These data acquisition means allowed the identification of the target as friends or enemies and the choice among the enemies of the target that we want to destroy as a priority;
- the attachment of the missile data acquisition means to the chosen target;
- checking that the missile data acquisition means are properly attached to the targeted target.

Le dispositif selon la présente invention permet, avant le lancement du missile, de recueillir des informations provenant des moyens d'acquisition des données du missile pour compléter les informations recueillies par les moyens d'acquisition des données de la plateforme de lancement (notamment les moyens de conduite de tir).The device according to the present invention makes it possible, before the launch of the missile, to collect information coming from the missile data acquisition means to supplement the information collected by the data acquisition means of the launch platform (in particular the means fire control).

Le dispositif selon la présente invention permet notamment de recueillir des renseignements complémentaires sur la cible par exemple des renseignements à partir de détecteur dans une autre bande de fréquence, de recueillir des renseignements au moment où les dispositifs d'acquisition des données du site de lancement ne sont pas pointés en direction de la cible ou quand lesdits moyens d'acquisition des données ont été détruits.The device according to the present invention makes it possible in particular to collect additional information on the target, for example information from a detector in another frequency band, to collect information when the data acquisition devices of the launch site do not are not pointed towards the target or when said data acquisition means have been destroyed.

L'invention a principalement pour objet un dispositif de lan­ cement de missile à autodirecteur comportant des moyens de visualisation, essentiellement caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens permettant la visualisation à l'affichage sur les moyens de visualisation des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles fournies par le missile.The main object of the invention is a lan device seeker missile cement including directing means, essentially characterized by the fact that it comprises means allowing the visualization on display on the means of visualization of the targets and / or of the positions of the targets provided by the missile.

L'invention a aussi pour objet un procédé de visualisation des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles sur des moyens de visualisation d'une plateforme de tir de missile, caractérisé par le fait que l'on utilise les moyens d'acquisition de donnée d'un système d'armes.The subject of the invention is also a method for viewing targets and / or positions of targets on means for viewing a missile launch platform, characterized in that the data acquisition means are used of a weapon system.

L'invention sera mieux comprise au moyen de la description ci-­après et des figures annexées données comme des exemples non limitatifs parmi lesquels :

  • - la figure 1 est un exemple de plateforme de tir de missile selon l'invention comportant une pluralité de moyens d'acquisition des données ;
  • - la figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'une plateforme de tir comportant un moyen unique d'acquisition des données ;
  • - la figure 3 est un schéma d'un écran de visualisation ;
  • - la figure 4 est un schéma d'un exemple d'information contenue par un écran de visualisation ;
  • - la figure 5 est un schéma d'un exemple d'information contenue sur un écran de visualisation.
The invention will be better understood by means of the description below and the appended figures given as nonlimiting examples among which:
  • - Figure 1 is an example of a missile launch platform according to the invention comprising a plurality of data acquisition means;
  • - Figure 2 is a perspective view of a shooting platform comprising a single means of data acquisition;
  • - Figure 3 is a diagram of a display screen;
  • - Figure 4 is a diagram of an example of information contained by a display screen;
  • - Figure 5 is a diagram of an example of information contained on a display screen.

Sur les figures 1 à 5 on a utilisé les mêmes références pour désigner les mêmes éléments.In FIGS. 1 to 5, the same references have been used to designate the same elements.

Sur la figure 1, on peut voir une rampe de lancement 7 des missiles 1, 2, 3 et 4. Les missiles 1, 2, 3 et 4 sont par exemple des missiles anti-aériens. La plateforme de tir 7 est reliée par une ligne 9 à un dispositif de commande 8. Le dispositif de commande 8 comporte notamment un ordinateur capable de recueillir des rensei­gnements qui lui sont transmis et d'envoyer par une ligne 9 des signaux de commande à des circuits d'asservissement de la plate­forme de tir 7.In Figure 1, we can see a launch pad 7 of missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4. Missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 are for example anti-aircraft missiles. The shooting platform 7 is connected by a line 9 to a control device 8. The control device 8 comprises in particular a computer capable of collecting information which is transmitted to it and of sending by a line 9 control signals to firing platform control circuits 7.

La plateforme de tir 7 comporte des moyens d'acquisition des données par exemple une caméra dont la sensibilité se situe dans un spectre visible 5 ainsi qu'une caméra infrarouge 6. D'autre part, le dispositif de commande 8 est avantageusement relié à d'autres dispositifs d'acquisition des données comme par exemple un radar 10, à un dispositif optique de désignation d'objectif 42 (casque), un télémètre laser 43 ou un dispositif de détection ami-ennemi 44 (IFF en terminologie anglo-saxonne). Sur l'exemple de la figure 1 le radar 10 est relié au dispositif de commande 8 par des moyens de communication radioélectrique 11.The shooting platform 7 includes means for acquiring data for example a camera whose sensitivity is in a visible spectrum 5 as well as an infrared camera 6. On the other hand, the control device 8 is advantageously connected to other data acquisition devices such as for example a radar 10, to an optical objective designation device 42 (helmet), a laser rangefinder 43 or a friend-enemy detection device 44 (IFF in English terminology). In the example of FIG. 1, the radar 10 is connected to the control device 8 by radio communication means 11.

Le dispositif de commande 8 est relié à des interfaces hommes-machines. Par exemple, le dispositif 8 est relié à un écran 17 à tube cathodique de visualisation des images recueillies par les caméras 5 et/ou 6, un écran 18 à balayage cavalier permettant de visualiser les renseignements recueillis par le radar 10, un clavier 19 et une manette de commande 20.The control device 8 is connected to human-machine interfaces. For example, the device 8 is connected to a screen 17 with cathode ray tube for viewing the images collected by the cameras 5 and / or 6, a screen 18 with jumper scanning making it possible to view the information collected by the radar 10, a keyboard 19 and a control lever 20.

Il existe divers types de missiles notamment des missiles comportant un autodirecteur infrarouge, un autodirecteur radar, un autodirecteur visible ou un dispositif de traitement d'image. Lors de la procédure de tir d'un missile, par exemple 4, vers un aéronef, non représenté :
- l'autodirecteur 12 du missile 4 est activé ;
- la plateforme de tir 7 est pointée dans la direction de l'aéronef permettant l'accrochage de l'autodirecteur 12 sur l'aéronef ;
- la plateforme de tir 7 effectue un pointage permettant au missile 4 d'avoir un angle d'avance facilitant l'interception de l'aéronef.There are various types of missiles, in particular missiles comprising an infrared seeker, a radar seeker, a visible seeker or an image processing device. During the procedure for firing a missile, for example 4, towards an aircraft, not shown:
- the seeker 12 of missile 4 is activated;
- the firing platform 7 is pointed in the direction of the aircraft allowing the hooking of the seeker 12 on the aircraft;
- The firing platform 7 performs a pointing allowing the missile 4 to have an advance angle facilitating the interception of the aircraft.

Au moment où la plateforme de tir 7 effectue un pointage per­mettant au missile 4 d'avoir un angle d'avance les caméras de télévision 5 et 6 ne sont plus pointées en direction du missile. Ainsi, il n'est plus possible de contrôler, jusqu'au moment du tir, si l'auto­directeur 12 du missile 4 est toujours accroché sur la cible.When the firing platform 7 performs a pointing allowing the missile 4 to have an angle of advance the television cameras 5 and 6 are no longer pointed in the direction of the missile. Thus, it is no longer possible to control, until the moment of firing, whether the seeker 12 of the missile 4 is still attached to the target.

Le décrochage de l'autodirecteur 12 peut être provoqué par exemple par le mouvement de la plateforme de tir 7, un mouvement brusque d'évitement de l'aéronef, par le passage de l'aéronef derrière un obstacle comme par exemple un bosquet d'arbres, par l'accrochage de l'autodirecteur 12 sur une source de rayonnement plus puissante comme par exemple un autre aéronef ou des leurres.The dropout of the seeker 12 can be caused for example by the movement of the firing platform 7, a sudden movement of avoidance of the aircraft, by the passage of the aircraft behind an obstacle such as for example a thicket of trees by the attachment of the seeker 12 to a more powerful source of radiation such as another aircraft or decoys.

En recueillant et visualisant des informations transmises par l'autodirecteur 12 du missile 4 avant le tir le dispositif de commande 8 permet de vérifier jusqu'à l'instant du tir que l'autodirecteur 12 est bien accroché sur la cible visée.By collecting and viewing information transmitted by the seeker 12 of the missile 4 before firing the control device 8 makes it possible to verify until the moment of the firing that the seeker 12 is indeed hooked on the targeted target.

De plus, le dispositif selon la présente invention permet de fonctionner en mode dégradé. Ainsi, il est toujours possible à l'opérateur de pointer la plateforme de tir 7 en direction d'un aéronef avec la manette 20 en cas de l'indisponibilité des caméras de télévision 5 et 6, il suffit par exemple qu'il superpose sur l'écran 17 un réticule 15 indiquant la position de la cible donnée par des moyens d'acquisition des données du missile (autodirecteur) avec le centre de l'écran 30 correspondant à la direction de pointage de la tourelle.In addition, the device according to the present invention makes it possible to operate in degraded mode. Thus, it is always possible for the operator to point the firing platform 7 towards an aircraft with the joystick 20 in the event of the unavailability of the television cameras 5 and 6, it suffices for example that it is superimposed on screen 17 a reticle 15 indicating the position of the target given by means of acquisition of the missile data (seeker) with the center of the screen 30 corresponding to the pointing direction of the turret.

Dans une variante de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention le dispositif de commande 8 pointe automatiquement la plateforme de tir 7 en direction de l'aéronef d'après les renseignements transmis par l'autodirecteur 12.In an alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, the control device 8 automatically points the firing platform 7 towards the aircraft according to the information transmitted by the seeker 12.

Il est bien entendu que l'autodirecteur 12 ne peut transmettre de renseignement que si il est activé. L'activation de l'autodirecteur d'un missile est obtenue par l'utilisation d'un séquenceur par exemple inclu dans le dispositif de commande 8. Le pointage automatique de la plateforme de tir est ainsi particulièrement avantageux dans le cas de l'utilisation d'autodirecteurs infrarouges dont la durée de vie est réduite.It is understood that the seeker 12 can transmit information only if it is activated. The activation of the seeker of a missile is obtained by the use of a sequencer for example included in the control device 8. The automatic pointing of the firing platform is thus particularly advantageous in the case of use infrared seeker with reduced lifespan.

Sur la figure 1, les missiles 1 et 2 sont représentés dans des conteneurs de stockage. Il est bien entendu que les autodirecteurs 12 des missiles 1 et 2 ne pourront recueillir des renseignements qu'après le largage des tubes de protection. Les missiles 3 et 4 correspondant à une variante de réalisation ne comportant pas de tube de protection.In Figure 1, missiles 1 and 2 are shown in storage containers. It is understood that the seeker 12 of missiles 1 and 2 will only be able to collect information after the protective tubes have been dropped. Missiles 3 and 4 corresponding to an alternative embodiment without a protective tube.

L'utilisation d'un autre type, d'autres types, ou d'une quantité supérieure des missiles ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention.The use of another type, of other types, or of a greater quantity of missiles is not beyond the scope of the present invention.

Sur la figure 2, on peut voir une plateforme de tir 7 com­portant quatre missiles 1, 2, 3 et 4 et une caméra de télévision 5. La caméra de télévision 5 est par exemple une caméra sensible à la lumière visible. Ainsi la plateforme de tir 7 de la figure 2 est une version économique de la plateforme de tir 7 de la figure 1. Ces performances sont inférieures à celles de la plateforme de tir 7 de la figure 1, notamment de nuit. Dans le cas d'utilisation des missiles comportant un autodirecteur infrarouge passif il est possible, de nuit, d'utiliser ledit autodirecteur pour déterminer la position de la cible, prendre la décision de tir, donner un angle d'avance aux missiles d'interception de la cible.In FIG. 2, one can see a firing platform 7 comprising four missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a television camera 5. The television camera 5 is for example a camera sensitive to visible light. Thus the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 2 is an economical version of the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 1. These performances are lower than those of the shooting platform 7 of FIG. 1, in particular at night. In the case of the use of missiles comprising a passive infrared seeker it is possible, at night, to use said seeker to determine the position of the target, make the decision to fire, give an angle of advance to the interceptor missiles of the target.

Sur la figure 3, on peut voir un exemple d'information affichée par un écran de visualisation 13. L'écran 13 par exemple à tube cathodique visualise un aéronef 14 ainsi qu'un réticule 15. L'aéronef 14 est par exemple poursuivi automatiquement en gisement et en site par la plateforme de tir 7. Le réticule 15 montre la position de pointage de l'autodirecteur des missiles. Au cas où l'image de l'aéronef 14 ne serait pas utilisable il est possible de superposer le réticule 15 avec le centre de l'écran 13 pour obtenir un pointage de la plateforme 7 en direction de l'aéronef 14. Avantageusement, la superposition du réticule 15 avec le centre de l'écran 13 est facilitée par la présence d'un réticule 30 audit centre.In FIG. 3, one can see an example of information displayed by a display screen 13. The screen 13, for example with cathode ray tube, displays an aircraft 14 as well as a reticle 15. The aircraft 14 is for example automatically tracked in deposit and in elevation by the firing platform 7. The reticle 15 shows the pointing position of the missile seeker. In the event that the image of the aircraft 14 is not usable, it is possible to superimpose the reticle 15 with the center of the screen 13 to obtain a pointing of the platform 7 in the direction of the aircraft 14. Advantageously, the superposition of the reticle 15 with the center of the screen 13 is facilitated by the presence of a reticle 30 at said center.

Sur la figure 4, on peut voir un exemple d'information affichée par un écran de visualisation lors de l'introduction d'angle d'avance de la plateforme 7. L'aéronef 14 ne se trouve plus au centre de l'écran 13. Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 4 le grossissement procuré par la caméra de télévision, par exemple la caméra 5, est inférieur au grossissement de la figure 3. L'aéronef est sur le bord de l'image. Le réticule 15 est superposé à l'aéronef 14. Selon la distance et la vitesse de l'aéronef il est possible que celui-ci disparaisse complétement de l'écran 13. Dans ce cas le réticule 15 se trouve par exemple sur le bord de l'image.In FIG. 4, one can see an example of information displayed by a display screen during the introduction of the angle of advance of the platform 7. The aircraft 14 is no longer in the center of the screen 13 In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the magnification provided by the television camera, for example the camera 5, is less than the magnification in FIG. 3. The aircraft is on the edge of the image. The reticle 15 is superimposed on the aircraft 14. Depending on the distance and the speed of the aircraft it is possible that the latter completely disappears from the screen 13. In this case the reticle 15 is for example on the edge of the image.

Sur la figure 5, on peut voir l'écran de visualisation d'un radar (PPI en terminologie anglo-saxonne). L'écran 16 du radar montre quatre échos 14, 141, 142 et 143. Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 5 l'opérateur a choisi l'aéronef correspondant à l'écho 14 pour cible. Ainsi une fois l'accrochage effectué le réticule 15 est superposé sur l'écran 16 à l'écho 14.In Figure 5, we can see the radar display screen (PPI in English terminology). Screen 16 of the radar shows four echoes 14, 141, 142 and 143. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the operator has chosen the aircraft corresponding to echo 14 as target. Once the attachment has been made, the reticle 15 is superimposed on the screen 16 at the echo 14.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux dispositifs de défense anti-­aérienne. L'invention s'applique aussi aux cibles terrestres, mari­times out mixtes. L'invention s'applique à des plateformes 7 de lancement des missiles 1, 2, 3 et 4 comportant un autodirecteur 12, des moyens de visualisation des cibles 5, 6, 10, 13 et 16.The invention is not limited to anti-aircraft defense devices. The invention also applies to terrestrial, maritime or mixed targets. The invention applies to platforms 7 for launching missiles 1, 2, 3 and 4 comprising a seeker 12, means for viewing the targets 5, 6, 10, 13 and 16.

Le dispositif selon la présente invention s'applique principa­lement aux plateformes de défense anti-aérienne comportant des missiles à autodirecteur passif à infrarouge 12 ainsi qu'aux plate­formes de tir anti-aériennes et anti-chars.The device according to the present invention applies mainly to anti-aircraft defense platforms comprising missiles with passive infrared seeker 12 as well as anti-aircraft and anti-tank firing platforms.

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1. Dispositif de lancement de missile (1, 2, 3, 4) à auto­directeur (12) comportant des moyens de visualisation (17, 18) caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens (8) permettant la visualisation à l'affichage sur les moyens de visualisation (17, 18) des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles fournies par le missile (1, 2, 3, 4).1. Missile launching device (1, 2, 3, 4) with seeker (12) comprising display means (17, 18) characterized in that it comprises means (8) allowing the display to display on the display means (17, 18) of the targets and / or the positions of the targets supplied by the missile (1, 2, 3, 4). 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens d'acquisition de donnée (5, 6, 10, 42, 43, 44).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises data acquisition means (5, 6, 10, 42, 43, 44). 3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'acquisition de donnée (5, 6) sont des caméras de télévision.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the data acquisition means (5, 6) are television cameras. 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que la caméra de télévision est une caméra infrarouge (6).4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the television camera is an infrared camera (6). 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, 2, 3, ou 4, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'acquisition de donnée comportent un télémètre laser (43).5. Device according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that the data acquisition means comprise a laser rangefinder (43). 6. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, 2, 3, 4 ou 5, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'acquisition de donnée comportent un dispositif de détection ami-ennemi (44).6. Device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the data acquisition means comprise a friend-enemy detection device (44). 7. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ou 6, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est susceptible d'effectuer la poursuite automatique de cibles.7. Device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, characterized in that it is capable of effecting the automatic tracking of targets. 8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'autodirecteur (12) des missiles (1, 2, 3, 4) est un autodirecteur infrarouge passif.8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seeker (12) of the missiles (1, 2, 3, 4) is a passive infrared seeker. 9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'information sur la position de la cible est visualisée par un réticule (15).9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the information on the position of the target is displayed by a reticle (15). 10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé par le fait que le centre de l'écran (13) est matérialisé par un réticule (30).10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center of the screen (13) is materialized by a reticle (30). 11. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'image de la cible et/ou les informations sur la position de la cible permettent le contrôle de l'accrochage de l'autodirecteur (12) sur la cible durant la prise d'angle d'avance du missile (1, 2, 3, 4).11. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the image of the target and / or the information on the position of the target makes it possible to control the attachment of the seeker (12) to the target during the advance angle of the missile (1, 2, 3, 4). 12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé par le fait que les missiles (1, 2, 3, 4) sont des missiles antiaériens.12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the missiles (1, 2, 3, 4) are anti-aircraft missiles. 13. Procédé de visualisation des cibles et/ou des positions des cibles sur des moyens de visualisation (17, 18) d'une plateforme de tir (7) de missiles (1, 2, 3, 4), caractérisé par le fait que l'on utilise les moyens d'acquisition de donnée desdits missiles.13. Method for displaying targets and / or positions of targets on display means (17, 18) of a missile firing platform (7) (1, 2, 3, 4), characterized in that the data acquisition means of said missiles are used.
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