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The company supplies a range of
automatic target systems. These targets detect projectiles by
various non-contact means; the two main methods used are
Acoustic and Optical. In general, Acoustic systems are rugged
and relatively inexpensive; they are designed for outdoor and
indoor use. Optical targets are generally more expensive and are
normally used indoors; they are used for very high accuracy
work.
An acoustic target is an
automatic system that predicts the position of a projectile in
space as it flies over the sensors. It detects the shock-wave
that is emitted by the projectile and therefore can only be used
with supersonic projectiles. Practically, the projectile must be
travelling at a velocity of greater than Mach 1.3 when it passes
over the sensors. Optical targets are for sub-sonic and
supersonic projectiles with a wide range of calibres. All of the
Optical targets, except the 570, are designed for indoor use
Where an aiming mark is needed, the Moving Aiming mark or Pop up
Aiming mark may be used.
The company continuously develops a wide range of target types
utilising laser and radar technologies in addition to the
standard systems noted below:
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