Laser Optical Gunfire Detection System (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This validation project will test and evaluate a sniper detection system that is capable of detecting snipers before the shot, providing pin-point locations to allow immediate reaction with appropriate course of action. Sniper fire poses a constant threat to U.S forces supporting Overseas Contingency Operations. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the Laser Optical Gunfire Detection system uses a laser and a receiver to identify the retro-reflection signatures from stacked lenses given off by optical devices and displays the location of interest for visual identification as well. This technology is unique for its ability to provide 360 degree coverage. In addition, it is able to provide the sniper location as a grid coordinate to a targeting system and capable of interfacing with special operations acoustic gunfire detection systems. RDT&E cost avoidance for this type of effort is estimated at $8.000 million. Fielding reduction is greater than three years. Project will be completed September 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 58fec974fcb94e2e1f9156a30d040ed4