Autonomous reconnaissance sonde, and method for deployment thereof
First Claim
1. A method for deploying a reconnaissance sonde (14), including the steps of:
- providing a sonde incorporating an energy source, at least one environmental sensor (32) and an associated communication device (40, 39a) in a robust, aerodynamically efficient casing (43);
deploying the sonde by imparting a spin and a directional velocity to the casing, sufficient to carry the sonde into a region of interest; and
establishing communication with the communication device, thereby enabling data from the sensor(s) to be transmitted to a remote location (24).
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Abstract
A method for deploying a reconnaissance sonde, including the steps of: incorporating at least one environmental sensor and an associated communication device into a robust, aerodynamically efficient casing; deploying the sonde by imparting a spin and a directional velocity to the casing, sufficient to carry the sonde into a region of interest; and establishing communication with the communication device, thereby enabling data from the sensor(s) to be transmitted to a remote location. A sonde for remote data collection is also provided, including at least one environmental sensor, an energy source and communication means. The sonde is generally shaped as a discus or saucer, a clay pigeon or skeet, for deployment by applying a spin and directional velocity to the sonde.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for deploying a reconnaissance sonde (14), including the steps of:
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providing a sonde incorporating an energy source, at least one environmental sensor (32) and an associated communication device (40, 39a) in a robust, aerodynamically efficient casing (43);
deploying the sonde by imparting a spin and a directional velocity to the casing, sufficient to carry the sonde into a region of interest; and
establishing communication with the communication device, thereby enabling data from the sensor(s) to be transmitted to a remote location (24). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14)
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4. A method according to preceding claim L where the step of deploying the sonde is performed by hand, by throwing the sonde in the manner of throwing a FRISBEE®
- flying disc, or in the manner of throwing a discus.
- 5. A sonde (14) for remote data collection including at least one environmental sensor (32), an energy source (31) and communication means (39a, 40), characterised in that the sonde is generally shaped as a discus or saucer, a clay pigeon or skeet, for deployment by applying a spin and directional velocity to the sonde.
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