Tracking (following the flight of a ballistic body) at the moment the ammunition exits the barrel and at the moment of entry into the target

The mini flight-follower / tracker was developed to meet the needs of modern ammunition developers for high-speed visualization, expanding the range of unique specialized visualization solutions. The system is a complete turnkey solution consisting of a computer-controlled rotating mirror positioned in front of a high-speed video camera. The mirror is programmed to rotate at the correct speed so the camera "follows" the projectile. Typically, the system tracks the trajectory for 100 m or more as the mirror scans a 90° arc, providing high-quality images of the projectile in flight. This new compact design provides a complete package that delivers high performance along with convenience. The combined hardware and software functionality significantly simplifies system operation without limiting flexibility.

For implementation, the MINI FLIGHT-FOLLOWER TYPE 632 device, manufactured by MS Instruments, is offered.

This allows test engineers to conduct testing in two main modes:

- Near the muzzle (muzzle brake),

- Near the target (entry of the ammunition into the target).

Main Specifications

The MINI FLIGHT-FOLLOWER TYPE 632 device can be used to analyze firing with the following systems:

- Barrel artillery of 120, 125, 152, 155 mm calibers
- Mortars 82, 120 mm,
- Weapons 12.7; 14.5; 30 mm

Tracking angle: up to 100 degrees horizontally

Tracking distance: up to 300m in tracking mode, 30-100m in "at target" mode

Recording speed, resolution, and video recording time:

- from 4,000 frames / sec at 1,024 x 1,024 pixels, recording time 1.364 sec (8 GB HDD)
- up to 540,000 frames / sec at 128 x 16 pixels, recording time 5.174 sec (8 GB HDD)

Maximum recording time from 5.4 sec to 20.7 sec (32 GB HDD)

Lens focal lengths 50mm, 70mm, 70-210mm, 300mm (Recommended at the minimum aperture value)

Pixel size: 20 µm

Synchronization types: from an external sensor (flash sensor), by time - IRIG-B, recording mode start delay modes - "before", "in the middle", "after" the synchronization pulse

Data transfer interface: 1000Base-T

Determining the speed of the projectile by optical method at the barrel - optional using optical sensors type 858.