Standoff Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) Adv Tech

Abstract

Project BU5 Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) supports the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) # 18-22702 as well as revisions to the Multiple Delivery Mine System (Volcano) Joint Service Operational Requirement (JSOR) # 0683. SAVO is the top priority capability in the Army's Mobility portfolio. This capability will allow for a formation of pre-emplaced directed obstacles that can be initiated remotely via fielded wired or wireless initiation systems. SAVO can be initiated via one of three fielded systems; the M7 Spider Networked Munition System, the MK152/M156 Remote Activation Munition Systems (RAMS), or the CD450-4J Blasting Machine. SAVO has the ability to create a complex obstacle when combined with Top Attack systems such as the XM204 Interim Top Attack system. The primary item is the newly developed SAVO base plate which is placed on the ground and has four ports to connect fielded Volcano mine canisters. The base plate is packaged with ancillary components to aid in emplacement such as initiation wire, stabilizing ground stakes, sand bags, and canister carrying straps. If the emplaced obstacle is not initiated, SAVO can be recovered for future re-deployment. This item is compliant with the U.S. National landmine policy and supports the U.S. Army modernization priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. SAVO Trainer base plates will reflect the form, fit, function, and weight of the tactical SAVO base plate. Trainer base plates interface with the fielded Volcano training canisters and are reusable. Upon receipt of a launch signal from a fielded initiation system, the training base plates produce sight and sound effects to effectively represent the SAVO obstacle's mine launch and armed status functionality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
BU5_0603619A_4_2040_PB_2022

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

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