Optical tracking for controlling pyrotechnic show elements

摘要

A dynamic signal to noise ratio tracking system enables detection and tracking of amusement park equipment within the field of view of the tracking system. The tracking system may include an emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation within an area, a detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation reflected back from show elements within the area, and a control unit configured to evaluate signals from the detector to determine whether the show elements are to be adjusted.

主权项

1. An amusement park pyrotechnic show tracking and control system, comprising:
an emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation into a pyrotechnic show area; ordinance having pyrotechnic show elements encased within an enclosure, wherein the ordinance comprises a retro-reflective marker positioned on the enclosure and configured to retro-reflect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter; a detection camera having a view of the pyrotechnic show area and configured to detect retro-reflection of the electromagnetic radiation from the retro-reflective marker; and a control system communicatively coupled to the detection camera and comprising processing circuitry configured to:
monitor the retro-reflected electromagnetic radiation from the retro-reflective marker to track movement of the retro-reflective marker in space and time; andcorrelate movement of the retro-reflective marker to movement of the ordinance to track the movement of the ordinance through space and time.