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Abstract
The Spark Gap (SG)-Shock Tube Initiator is a system/adapter that allows the Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) user to perform wireless/un-tethered standoff initiation of the Army shock tube. The adapter will accommodate shock tube that is cut in the field. The adapter will be the primary interface between Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) or similar firing device receivers and current shock tube used by U.S forces. The adapter must not possess any stored energy when emplace or enabled and be a reusable device. The adapter will provides the EOD technician means of rapidly emplacing demo to neutralize Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and deliberate explosive devices reducing soldiers' time on target, and combat load. The Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Blast Overpressure Tool (VBOT) will be a factory loaded explosive tool used by EOD units to defeat suspected VBIEDs while reducing likelihood of collateral damage caused by fire. The program will modify a government-off-the-shelf design to meet current requirements and qualify that system for fielding. This Program was directed by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army via the Capability Development for Rapid Transition process as a follow on to the urgently fielded capability called the VBIED Modular Disruption System (VMODS). VMODS was urgently fielded to replace a previous urgent fielding of MAXI-CANDLE which was no longer producible due to obsolete materials. The Gunshot Detection System (GDS) was identified by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army for insertion into the Capabilities Development for Rapid Transition (CDRT) process. A Capabilities Production Document (CPD) was approved on 13 Feb 2009. The Active Protection System (APS)/Hostile Fire Detection (HFD) program intends to build off the Gunshot Detection System capabilities, and include additional vehicle threats and countermeasures. The FY 2015 Base funding in the amount of $0.845 million will be in support of the Spark Gap (SG)-Shock Tube Initiator program and the VBOT (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Blast Overpressure Tool)programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- S52_0603827A_4_2040_PB_2015
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