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Turret targeting system and method for a fire fighting vehicle

  • US 7,184,862 B2
  • Filed: 02/11/2003
  • Issued: 02/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling a fire fighting vehicle having a turret, comprising:

  • determining a location of a region of interest of a fire using an electronic device; and

    adjusting a position and orientation of a nozzle of the turret responsive to the determining step, the adjusting step being performed using a turret motion controller;

    wherein the turret of the fire fighting vehicle comprises a first arm, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm, and a third arm pivotably coupled to the second arm, the nozzle being coupled to the third arm; and

    wherein at least one of the first arm, the second arm, or the third arm is extendable lengthwise.

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