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Self-Aiming Sniper Rifles
Lockheed Martin won a $6.9 million contract this week for the second phase of DARPAs One-Shot system, which will provide direct observations of a target, measure every variable that influences a bullets flight, and calculate the aim offset in a snipers rifle scope.During the projects first phase, which started in 2007, Lockheed developed a down-range system that measured average crosswind; range to target; spotter scope position; air temperature, pressure, and humidity; and more, according to Military Aerospace. Using all those variables, the company calculated the ballistics for a .308 bullet at ranges as far as 3,600 feet. While thats impressive, the system was too heavy and unwieldy, and it couldnt be used with standard rifle scopes. The phase-two design will be more compact and able to operate in real time and over longer distances. It will measure atmospheric conditions, account for the weapons maximum effective range and include GPS coordinates. Its also supposed to communicate with the rifle scope, informing the gun itself of the aim point offset and expected crosswind. Posted by: GolfBravoUSMC 2010-10-04 |
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