Which of the following is NOT a deployment pattern for SLDMB?

• A. Corners of a polygon
• B. In a line
• C. "X"
• D. Circle

Answer: (D)

Deployment patterns determine how SLDMB units are placed to achieve area coverage efficiently. Placing units at the corners of a polygon sets up a defined boundary quickly, giving a perimeter-focused layout that’s easy to manage and constrain. Lining them up in a line creates a straightforward sweep along a corridor, ensuring sequential coverage along a path with simple waypoint programming. An X pattern uses crossing lines to provide multi-directional coverage, increasing overlap and reducing gaps toward the center.

A circle aims for uniform radial coverage around a center, but standard SLDMB deployment options don’t include a true circular pattern due to launcher geometry and waypoint constraints, making it impractical to maintain precisely in practice. That’s why circle isn’t used as a deployment pattern.