Technical Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a combat training exercise. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and method for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant.

Background of the Invention

In an existing laser engagement system, a firer combatant transmits encoded burst of laser pulses carrying ammunition type and capability of the weapon being simulated towards a target combatant. A receiver at the target combatant receives and analyses the laser pulses received, and then determines distance between them, and further estimates degree of damage done. The determined distance along with the estimated degree of damage is then transmitted to a command center for storage and analysis.

In the above discussed laser engagement system, the receiver used should be capable of determining distance in a precise manner. Incorrect range estimation may create misrepresentation as a hit on the target, even though the target combatant is away from the range of the weapon simulated for firing.

Further, in the above discussed laser receiver, the range is generally estimated based on the signal strength of the received laser pulse. The strength of received laser pulse depends on weapon's range. Short range simulated weapons emit lower strength laser pulse than medium and larger range simulated weapons. Estimation of range based on received signal strength suffers a drawback in direct firearm simulated weapons. Any change in the atmospheric condition like smoke, rain, dust, snow, day light etc, may obscure the path of transmitted laser pulse, resulting in weak signal reception by the receiver, though well in the lethal range, this may result in the hit being scored as inconsequential when it should have been recorded as lethal.

In some combat simulation systems, several equipments are used that can send and receive information to and from other equipments, and then process the received information to provide the desired information on location, and distance between the equipments. But use of such equipments is found to be expensive and complicated.

Conventionally, in one combat simulation system laser is used as a rangefmder. In such system, the target combatant is illuminated with the laser by the firer combatant, and the time it takes for the laser to project from the firer combatant and return indicates the distance of the target combatant from the firer combatant.

Further, GPS-based geo positioning systems are used to estimate the distance between the firer combatant and target combatant. But such systems lack adequate precision and bandwidth to unambiguously pair combatants where large numbers of combatants are in close range in a clustered battlefield environment.

In the light of aforementioned discussion, there exists a need for a system and method for carrying out more precise weapon range estimation which can be used to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant under combat simulation environment.

Brief Summary of the Invention

According to the invention the system for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant comprising:

a) a laser transmitting unit (LTU) , having provision to attach to the simulated weapon being carried by the firer /target combatant and adapted to detect trigger activation of the said weapon and to transmit plurality of laser pulses towards the target combatant;

b) a laser sensing unit (LSU) having one or more laser sensors predisposed on the target/firer combatant in a predetermined orientation in order to detect an impact of plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant;

c) a global positioning system (GPS) module predisposed on the target/firer combatant to determine a target position co-ordinates and a firer position coordinates received from a GPS satellite ;

d) a control unit (CU) intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit (LSU), and the global positioning system (GPS) module to receive and process information on the plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant , the firer position coordinates, and the target position co-ordinates to assess the impact of the plurality of laser pulses;

e) a radio frequency (RF) module adapted to communicate data of one or more events between control unit (CU) and base station;

f) a low radio frequency (LRP) module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit (LTU) and laser sensing unit (LSU) and

g) a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method that would carry out weapon range estimation which would determine one or more events associated with a target combatant.

Another objective of the present invention is to substantially overcome deficits and shortcomings of existing conventional systems and methods discussed above.

Further objective of the present invention is to provide a global positioning system (GPS)-based system and method for precise estimation of a weapon's range of a simulated weapon related to a firer combatant in order to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a system for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant includes a laser transmitting unit, coupled to a weapon simulated to illuminate the target combatant, the laser transmitting unit transmitting a plurality of laser pulses, wherein the plurality of laser pulses including an information data packet comprising weapon identification, weapon type and global positioning system (GPS) data packet, including the firer position co-ordinates.

According to the first aspect, the system includes laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed on the target combatant for detecting the impact of the plurality of laser pulses directed thereon.

According to the first aspect, the system includes a global positioning system (GPS) module attached to the target combatant for determining target position co-ordinates by processing a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information. The plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information comprises at least one of a predetermined time and a predetermined position.

According to the first aspect, the system includes a control unit intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors and global positioning system (GPS) module for receiving the information data packet, the firer position co-ordinates and the target position co-ordinates.

The control unit performing processing of the firer position co-ordinates against the target position coordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant and comparison of the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant. The one or more events associated with the target combatant including at least one of a kill event, an injure event, a miss event and out of range event.

According to the first aspect, the system includes a radio frequency module for communicating data of one or more events and information on weapon identification and weapon type related to the firer combatant to a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report.

According to the first aspect, the system further includes a low radio frequency module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit and the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant includes a step of transmitting, a plurality of laser pulses to illuminate the target combatant, by a laser transmitting unit coupled to a weapon simulated for firing, wherein the plurality of laser pulses including at least one of an information data packet comprising information of a weapon identification and a weapon type; and a
global positioning system (GPS) data packet including firer position coordinates.

According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of detecting an impact of the plurality of laser pulses, by the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors predisposed on the target combatant.

According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of determining a target position co-ordinates, by a global positioning system (GPS) module attached onto the target combatant, wherein the step of determination includes processing of a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information. The plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information includes a predetermined time, a predetermined position and the like.

According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of receiving the information data packet, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position coordinates by a control unit intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit and global positioning system (GPS) module According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of processing the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant, by the control unit.

According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of comparing the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant by the control unit.

According to the second aspect, the method includes a step of communicating the data of one or more events, and information on weapon identification, weapon type related to the firer combatant to a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report, by a radio frequency module.

According to the second aspect, the method further includes a step of establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit and the laser sensing unit, using a low radio frequency module.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a system for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant includes a laser transmitting unit, coupled to a weapon simulated to illuminate the target combatant, the laser transmitting unit transmitting a plurality of laser pulses, wherein the plurality of laser pulses including an information data packet having information on a weapon identification, and a weapon type.

According to the third aspect, the system includes the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed on the target combatant for detecting an impact of the plurality of laser pulses directed thereon.

According to the third aspect, the system includes a first global positioning system (GPS) module attached to the target combatant for determining a target position co-ordinates by processing a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information. The plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information includes a predetermined time, a predetermined position and the like.

According to the third aspect, the system includes a second global positioning system (GPS) module attached to a firer combatant for determining a firer position coordinates by processing the plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information.

According to the third aspect, the system includes a control unit intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors, for receiving the information data packet, and assessing the impact of the plurality of laser pulses, wherein the reception of the information data packet, and the assessment of the impact of the plurality of laser pulses enabling the control unit to generate one or more events.

According to the third aspect, the system includes a radio frequency module intercommunicating with the control unit, and a base station, the intercommunication enabling the radio frequency module to communicate one or more events, and the information data packets to the base station.

The one or more events associated with the target combatant including at least one of: a kill event; an injure event; a miss event; and out of range event.

According to the third aspect, the system includes a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software for processing the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimates weapon range of the firer combatant, and comparing the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant, wherein the firer position co-ordinates and the target position co-ordinates being updated at the base station by the first global positioning system(GPS) module, and the second global positioning system(GPS) module.

According to the third aspect, the system further includes a low radio frequency module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit, and the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors.

Brief Description of Drawings

The above and other features, aspects and advantages of the subject matter will be better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a target/firer combatant with multiple components provided thereof, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the present invention, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the present invention, according to another exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4a shows data packets transferable to target combatant from a firer combatant, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4b shows data packets transferable to target combatant from a firer combatant, according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a methodology adapted for carrying out weapon range estimation, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Detailed Description of the Invention
Reference will now be made in detail to the described embodiment of the invention, so as to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the invention in the context of a particular application, namely that of a system and method for estimation of weapon range in order to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant under a combat simulation environment.

On the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents. Various modifications to the present invention will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art, and can be made to the described embodiment within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described considering a firer combatant and a target combatant under a combat simulation environment. It should be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that the embodiments can also include cluster of combatants, combat vehicles and the like. However, the person or object being backed is not the essence of the invention. It is contemplated that, other persons or objects, irrespective of size and shape can be benefitted from the system and method described below without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Referring to FIG.l is a diagram 100 illustrating a target/firer combatant with multiple components provided thereof, according to an exemplary embodiment. The components includes a laser transmitting unit (LTU) 104, a control unit(CU) (not shown), a radio frequency (RF) module 106, a low radio frequency(LRF) module (not shown), a global positioning system(GPS) module 108 and laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors 110.

The laser transmitting unit (LTU) 104 is generally attached to a weapon simulated for firing. As shown, the laser transmitting unit (LTU) 104 is attached to the barrel of the simulated weapon carried by the firer/target combatant 102. The laser transmitting unit (LTU) 104 on detecting trigger activation of the simulated weapon, transmits plurality of laser pulses towards the target combatant. Depending on the type of simulated weapon, the transmission of plurality of laser pulses could be continuous or non-continuous.

The laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors 110 are predisposed on a body harness (as shown in FIG.l) wearable by the target/firer combatant 102 in a predetermined orientation in order to detect an impact of plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant 102.

The global positioning system (GPS) module 108 are attached on the body harness of the target/firer combatant 102 to determine a target position co-ordinates and a firer position coordinates. The target position co-ordinates and the firer position coordinates are determined by processing multiple global positioning system (GPS) information. The GPS information preferably includes but not limited to information on a predetermined time and information on a predetermined position of the target/firer combatant 102 received from a GPS satellite (not shown).

The control unit (CU) intercommunicates with the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors 110, and the global positioning system (GPS) module 108 to receive information on the plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant 102, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position co-ordinates. The control unit ( CU) processes the information on the plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant 102, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position co-ordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant 102, and further determines one or more events associated with the target combatant 102.

Next component provided with the target/firer combatant 102 is the radio frequency (RF) module 106 embedded in the body harness. The RF module 106 communicates one or more events determined by the control unit (CU) to a base station (not shown) configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report. Alternatively, wired connection can also be employed to transmit the one or more events determined by the control unit (CU) to a base station as would be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Another important component provided with the target/firer combatant 102 is a low radio frequency (LRF) module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit (LTU) 104 and laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors 110.

Having described functionalities of the components provided with the target/firer combatant 102 in brief with reference to FIG. 1. Focus will now be made to describe the working of the present invention in detail with reference FIG. 2, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown the firer combatant 214, and the target combatant 202 have similar components.

The laser transmitting unit (LTU) 222 attached to the simulated weapon of the firer combatant 214 transmits plurality of laser pulses on detection of weapon trigger event. The plurality of laser pulses carries one or more data packets directed towards the target combatant 202. The data packets preferably include an information data packet 402, and a global positioning system (GPS) data packet 404 as shown in FIG. 4a. The information data packet 402 carries information of weapon's type 402a, and weapon's identification 402b of the firer combatant 214 whereas the GPS data packet 404 carry firer's position coordinate 404a obtained by processing multiple GPS information received from the GPS satellite 232.

The multiple GPS information preferably includes a predetermined position, and a predetermined time.

The laser sensing unit (LSU) 208 which comprises one or more laser sensors of the target combatant 202 detects an impact of the plurality of laser pulses. One or more laser sensors of the LSU 208 are arranged in a predetermined orientation or configuration on a harness wearable by the target combatant 202 in order to detect impact of the plurality of laser pulses on the target combatant 202.

The global positioning system (GPS) module 212 of the target combatant 202 is configured to collect GPS information like GPS position, and GPS time from the GPS satellite 232.

The control unit (CU) 204 of the target combatant 202 in communication with the laser sensing unit (LSU) 208 which comprises one or more laser sensors, GPS module 212 receives information on weapon's type 402a, weapon's identification 402b of the firer combatant 214, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target coordinates. Then the processor 204b processes the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant 214, and also compares the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein in the memory 204a to assess one or more events 204c associated with the target combatant 202. The one or more events associated with the target combatant 202 preferably includes but not limited to a kill event, an injure event, a miss event, out of range event and the like.

The low radio frequency (LRF) module (not shown) of the control unit 204 establishes communication between the laser transmitting unit (LTU) 210 and the laser sensing unit (LSU) 208 which comprises one or more laser sensors. The low radio frequency (LRF) module (not shown) of the control unit 216 establishes communication between the laser transmitting unit (LTU) 222 and the laser sensing unit (LSU) 220 which comprises one or more laser sensors.

The radio frequency (RF) module 206 of the target combatant 202 communicates one or more events assessed by the CU 204, along with the information on weapon identification and weapon type, and any other weapon and/or firer/target related information to a base station 226 at remote location. The base station 226 is powered with an appropriate power source 228, and the base station is configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software 230 to generate and display an evaluation reports associated with the target combatant 202 and the firer combatant 214.

Reference will now be made to the FIG. 3 showing an alternative system embodying our invention. As shown in the embodiment with reference to FIG. 3, a control unit (CU) 304 associated with a target combatant 302 receives information data packet 402 having information on a weapon's type 402a, weapon's identification 402b from laser sensing unit (LSU) 308 which comprises one or more laser sensors. The CU 304 stores the received information in a memory 304a, and generates and/or assesses an event 304b. According to an exemplary embodiment the event is fixed and generation of event deactivates the simulated weapon of the target combatant 302. By the way of an example, any hit on the body harness would be declared as kill event without accounting the weapon range of the firer combatant 314. The estimation of weapon range and comparison of the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range is carried out remotely by the processing unit adapted to implement application software 330 at a base station 326, unlike that by the control unit (CU) 204 as was the case in the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 2.

The processing unit adapted to implement application software 330 processes 332 a target position co-ordinates against a firer position co-ordinates to estimate the weapon range of the firer combatant 314.

The firer position co-ordinates and the target position co-ordinates are conveyed and/or updated at the base station 326,wherein the base station 326 is powered with an appropriate power source 328. The processing unit adapted to implement application software 330 uses the estimated weapon range for reactivation of the simulated weapon if it finds that the event generated by the control unit 304 is untrue. By the way of an example, any impact on body harness of the target combatant 302 is declared as kill event and leads to deactivation of simulated weapon. Later on upon estimation of the weapon range by the processing unit adapted to implement application software 330 enables re-activation of the simulated weapon if the weapon range of firer combatant 314 is found within the threshold range.

Other components, laser transmitting unit's (LTU) 310 and 322; radio frequency (RF) module's 306 and 318; low radio frequency (LRF) modules (not shown), global positioning system (GPS) modules 312 and 324; and laser sensing units (LSU) 308 and 320, are similar to, and provide similar functionality as, the corresponding components depicted in FIG. 2.

Reference will now be made to FIG. 5 illustrating a methodology adapted for carrying out weapon range estimation, according to an exemplary embodiment. The flow starts at block 502 depicting transmission of plurality of laser pulses towards a target combatant by a laser transmitting unit (LTU) coupled to a weapon simulated for firing. The plurality of laser pulses includes multiple data packets preferably an information data packet, and a global positioning system (GPS) data packet. The information data" packet includes information on weapon type and/or weapon identification of the firer combatant whereas the GPS data packet includes a firer position co-ordinate. The flow then proceeds towards block 504.

The block 504 depicts detection of an impact and/or hit of plurality of laser pulses by the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed in a predetermined orientation on a body harness wearable by the target combatant. The flow then proceeds towards block 506.

The block 506 depicts determination of a target position co-ordinate, by a global positioning system (GPS) module attached onto the target combatant. The target position co-ordinates are obtained by processing multiple global positioning system (GPS) information received from the GPS satellite. The multiple GPS information preferably includes a predetermined GPS position and/or a predetermined GPS time. The flow then proceeds towards block 508.

The block 508 depicts reception of the information on weapon type, weapon identification, the firer position co-ordinates and the target position co-ordinates by a control unit(CU) intercommunicating with the set of laser sensing units, the global positioning system (GPS) module. The flow then proceeds towards block 510.

The block 510 depicts processing of the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to, estimate weapon range of the firer combatant by the control unit (CU) as depicted by the block 512.

The block 514 depicts comparison of the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein in the control unit (CU), to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant as depicted by the block 516. The one or more events associated with the target combatant includes a kill event, an injure event, a miss event, out of range event and the like.

The block 518 depicts communication of the one or more events and information on weapon identification, weapon type, or any other weapon and/or firer combatant related information to a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report. The communication is done by a radio frequency (RF) module. The methodology further includes establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit and the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, by means of a low radio frequency (LRF) module.

Alternatively, in another preferred embodiment, the processing of the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimates weapon range of the firer combatant is carried out at the base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software. According to the same embodiment, any impact or hit on the target combatant by the plurality of laser pulses is assessed as a fixed event, a kill event, by the way of example, deactivating the simulated weapon related to the target combatant, irrespective of the weapon range coverage of the simulated weapon of the firer combatant.

The information on weapon type and weapon identification along with the fixed event is transmitted to the base station by means of the RF module associated with the target combatant. The firer position co-ordinates and the target position co-ordinates are updated at the base station. The processing unit which is adapted to implement application software of the base station, upon receiving the information from the RF module, position co-ordinates of the target combatant, and the firer combatant estimates the weapon range of the simulated weapon related to the firer combatant.

The processing unit which is adapted to implement application software compares the estimated weapon range with the threshold weapon range value stored therein. According to the same embodiment, the processing unit which is adapted to implement application software computer reactivates the deactivated simulated weapon of the target combatant if the target combatant is found out of range.

We claim,

1. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant comprising:

a) a laser transmitting unit (LTU), having provision to attach to the simulated weapon being carried by the firer /target combatant, and adapted to detect trigger activation of the said weapon, and to transmit plurality of laser pulses towards the target combatant;

b) a laser sensing unit (LSU) having one or more laser sensors predisposed on the target/firer combatant in a predetermined orientation in order to detect an impact of plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant;

c) a global positioning system (GPS) module predisposed on the target/firer combatant to determine a target position co-ordinates and a firer position coordinates received from a GPS satellite ;

d) a control unit (CU) intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit (LSU), and the global positioning system (GPS) module to receive and process information on the plurality of laser pulses hitting the target combatant, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position co-ordinates to assess the impact of the plurality of laser pulses;

e) a radio frequency (RF) module adapted to communicate data of one or more events between control unit (CU) and base station;

f) a low radio frequency (LRF) module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit (LTU) and laser sensing unit (LSU);
and

g) a base station configured to have a processing unit adapted to implement application software to generate and display an evaluation report.

2. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the said system comprising:

a) a laser transmitting unit, coupled to a weapon simulated to illuminate the target combatant, that transmits a plurality of laser pulses including at least one of:

an information data packet comprising information of at least one of a weapon identification and a weapon type;

a global positioning system (GPS) data packet including a firer position co-ordinates;

b) a laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed on the target combatant for detecting an impact of the plurality of laser pulses directed thereon;

c) a global positioning system (GPS) module attached to the target combatant
for determining a target position co-ordinates, by processing a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information;

d) a control unit intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, and a global positioning system (GPS) module for receiving the information data packet, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position co-ordinates, the control unit further performing:

- processing, the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant;

- comparing, the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein; and

- determining, one or more events associated with the target combatant; and

e) a radio frequency module for transmitting one or more events, and information on at least one of weapon identification and weapon type related to the firer combatant to a base station having a processing unit adapted to implement application software for display, and generation of an
evaluation report.

3. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 2, further comprises a low radio frequency module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit and the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors.

4. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information comprising at least one of a predetermined time and a predetermined position.

5. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 2, wherein one or more events associated with the target combatant comprising at least one of a kill event, an injure event, a miss event and out of range event.

6. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprising:

a) a laser transmitting unit, coupled to a weapon simulated to illuminate the target combatant that transmits a plurality of laser pulses, wherein the plurality of laser pulses including an information data packet having information on at least one of a weapon identification and a weapon type;

b) laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed on the target combatant for detecting an impact of the plurality of laser pulses directed thereon;

c) a first global positioning system (GPS) module attached to the target combatant for determining a target position co-ordinates by processing a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information;

d) a second global positioning system (GPS) module attached to a firer combatant for determining a firer position co-ordinates by processing the plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information;

e) a control unit intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, for receiving the information data packet, and assessing the impact of the plurality of laser pulses, wherein the reception of the information data packet, and the assessment of the impact of the plurality of laser pulses enabling the control unit to generate one or more events associated with the target combatant comprising at least one of a kill event, an injure event, a miss event and out of range event;

f) a radio frequency module intercommunicating with the control unit, and a base station, the intercommunication enabling the radio frequency module to transmit one or more events, and the information data packets to the base station; and

g) a base station having a processing unit adapted to implement application software for :

- processing the firer position co-ordinates against the target position co-ordinates to estimates weapon range of the firer combatant; and comparing the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein to determine one or more events associated with the target combatant; and

wherein the firer position co-ordinates and the target position coordinates being updated at the base station by the first global positioning system (GPS) module, and the second global positioning system (GPS) module.

7. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 6, further comprises a low radio frequency module for establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit and the laser sensing unit (LSU).

8. A system for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information comprising at least one of a predetermined time and a predetermined position.

9. A method for carrying out weapon range estimation to determine one or more events associated with a target combatant using the system as claimed in claim 1, comprising the steps of:

a) transmitting, a plurality of laser pulses to illuminate the target combatant, by a laser transmitting unit coupled to a weapon simulated for firing, wherein the plurality of laser pulses including at least one of:

- an information data packet comprising information of at least one of a weapon identification and a weapon type;

- and a global positioning system (GPS) data packet including a firer position co ordinates;

b) detecting, an impact of the plurality of laser pulses, by the laser sensing unit which comprises one or more laser sensors, predisposed on the target combatant;

c) determining, a target position co-ordinates, by a global positioning system(GPS) module attached onto the target combatant, wherein the step of determination including processing of a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) information comprising at least one of a predetermined time and a predetermined position;

d) receiving, the information data packet, the firer position co-ordinates, and the target position co-ordinates by a control unit, which is intercommunicating with the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, and global positioning system (GPS) module;

e) processing, the firer position co-ordinates against the target position coordinates to estimate weapon range of the firer combatant by the control unit;

f) comparing, the estimated weapon range against a predefined threshold weapon range stored therein by the control unit;

g) determining, one or more events associated with the target combatant comprising at least one of a kill event, an injure event, a miss event, and out of range event by the control unit; and

h) transmitting, the one or more events, and information of at least one of weapon identification and weapon type related to the firer combatant to a base station having a processing unit adapted to implement application software for display, and generation of evaluation report by the radio frequency module.

10. A method for carrying out weapon range estimation as claimed in claim 9, further comprising the step of establishing communication between the laser transmitting unit,, and the laser sensing unit (LSU) which comprises one or more laser sensors, by a low radio frequency module.