| """ |
| KAPS Architecture - AIRFOIL DEFENDERS |
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| THE ONLY GOAL: PROTECT THE BUZZARD |
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| System Architecture: |
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| [TAB-UP] ← AIRFOIL (1.5m wingspan, flies actively) |
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| | cable (simple tether) |
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| [TAB-L]─┼─[TAB-R] ← Each TAB is an AIRFOIL, not a weight |
| | They generate lift and maneuver |
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| [BUZZARD] ← MOTHER DRONE (what we protect) |
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| | cable |
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| [TAB-DOWN] ← AIRFOIL |
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| COMPONENT BREAKDOWN: |
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| 1. CABLES (4 total) |
| - Simple tethers connecting Buzzard to each TAB |
| - ~30m length |
| - Can store tension energy for release |
| - Subject to intersection constraints (sectors) |
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| 2. TABs (4 total) - THE AIRFOIL DEFENDERS |
| - Mass: 8kg |
| - Wingspan: 1.5m |
| - Chord: 0.3m |
| - Control surfaces: elevator, aileron, rudder |
| - They FLY - generating lift and maneuvering |
| - PURPOSE: Intercept threats, sacrifice for Buzzard |
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| 3. BUZZARD (1 total) - THE THING WE PROTECT |
| - The mother drone |
| - Carries payload, mission systems |
| - MUST NOT BE HIT |
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| OPERATIONAL SECTORS (prevents cable crossing): |
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| Viewed from behind: |
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| UP (50°-130°) |
| ╱ ╲ |
| ╱ ╲ |
| LEFT ┼────────────┼ RIGHT |
| (140°-220°) (-40°-40°) |
| ╲ ╱ |
| ╲ ╱ |
| DOWN (-130° to -50°) |
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| REWARD PRIORITIES: |
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| 1. BUZZARD SURVIVAL (+1.0/step) - Primary |
| 2. BUZZARD DAMAGED (-500 per hit) - Catastrophic failure |
| 3. THREAT INTERCEPTED (+200) - Successful defense |
| 4. TAB SACRIFICE (+50) - Heroic death |
| 5. TAB LOST WITHOUT KILL (-20) - Wasteful |
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| The reward structure makes it clear: |
| - TABs are EXPENDABLE |
| - The Buzzard is PRICELESS |
| - A TAB dying to kill a threat is GOOD |
| - A TAB dying for nothing is BAD |
| - The Buzzard taking ANY damage is TERRIBLE |
| """ |
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| if __name__ == "__main__": |
| print(__doc__) |
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