1 50 th annual joint services small arms systems 12 may 2004 marking ammunition technology presented...
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5050thth Annual Joint Services Annual Joint ServicesSmall Arms SystemsSmall Arms Systems
12 May 200412 May 2004
Marking Ammunition Technology
Presented By: Stew Gilman, Leon Manole, Erin Mc Carthy Army Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, N.J.
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Marking Ammunition TechnologyMarking Ammunition Technology
Marking Ammunition’s Battlefield FunctionMarking Ammunition’s Battlefield Function
Development History Development History
Marking Technologies, 40mm used for initial Marking Technologies, 40mm used for initial demonstrations (various stages): demonstrations (various stages): – IR and/or Visible Chemical LightIR and/or Visible Chemical Light– Heat Heat – Strobe/Electronic Micro Marker (MEMs)Strobe/Electronic Micro Marker (MEMs)– Non-Lethal Non-Lethal
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Marking Ammo Battlefield FunctionMarking Ammo Battlefield Function
“ “Mission Need” To Mark TargetsMission Need” To Mark Targets
Identifying Target Reduces Collateral Damage.Identifying Target Reduces Collateral Damage.
Ensures Smart Projectiles Find High Priority Targets Ensures Smart Projectiles Find High Priority Targets
Improves Command and ControlImproves Command and Control
Greater Firepower on TargetGreater Firepower on Target
Reduces Need for Laser DesignateReduces Need for Laser Designate Soldier Can Mark Target and LeaveSoldier Can Mark Target and Leave
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Development HistoryDevelopment HistoryFY 1997 ILIR Flameless Tracer/ Marker for Tank AmmoFY 1997 ILIR Flameless Tracer/ Marker for Tank Ammo
FY 2001 Request from Science Advisor in SWAFY 2001 Request from Science Advisor in SWA
FY 2001 Demo of IR/Visible Light Marker in 40mmFY 2001 Demo of IR/Visible Light Marker in 40mm
FY 2002-3 Demo Marker Technology to various ARDEC visitors, FY 2002-3 Demo Marker Technology to various ARDEC visitors, Homeland Defense, National Guard, Local PoliceHomeland Defense, National Guard, Local Police
FY 2003-2004 Need Identified for Heat/ Strobe/ and non-lethal FY 2003-2004 Need Identified for Heat/ Strobe/ and non-lethal marking technologies for confidential customers marking technologies for confidential customers
FY 2003 -2004, Conducted various 40mm marking technologies FY 2003 -2004, Conducted various 40mm marking technologies and showed technology to confidential customers (IR/Visible chem-and showed technology to confidential customers (IR/Visible chem-light (XM1062), Heat (XM1065) and electronic and non-lethal light (XM1062), Heat (XM1065) and electronic and non-lethal
FY 2004 Teaming with Private industry for MEMs Marking FY 2004 Teaming with Private industry for MEMs Marking Technology. Technology.
FY 2004 Private Industry Licensing ARDEC Marking TechnologyFY 2004 Private Industry Licensing ARDEC Marking Technology
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XM1062XM1062
40mm IR Marking Ammunition40mm IR Marking Ammunition
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XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition
DESCRIPTION:
• 40mm Cartridge Fired from M203 Grenade Launcher.• Marking Payload Improves Command and Control, Coordination of Fires.• IR or Visible Marking Signature, IR visible with STANDARD I2 NODs.• Non-Toxic/Biodegradable Payload (no pyrotechnics).• Rapidly Developed at ARDEC for US SOCOM requirement/ managed by PM Soldier & PM MAS.
OPERATION:
• Ampoules Containing Chemicals Break and Mix from Set Back and Spin Forces, Light Emissions Begin. • Windshield Breaks on Target Impact Dispersing Chemicals. • Covers Approx. 2-4 ft2 on target .
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WARFIGHTER BENEFITS:
IMPROVING COMMAND and CONTROL, Coordination of FiresAssault/Support Teams, Improves Time to Target AcquisitionHelicopter Engagement for GREATER FIREPOWER on target
MARKING TARGETS/SIGNALING. Buildings.Rooms within buildings from outdoor positions.Vehicles.Identify Routes.
PROVIDES ½ hr of MARKING (thru Standard PVS NODs). Duration can be increased to 2 hrs. NO FLAME SOURCE to produce light. Can be used in areas that may contain explosive gasses.
IR AVAILABLE for US Forces Gen III NODs ONLY.
XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition
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VISIBLE LIGHT PAYLOAD on FloorCeiling Impact at approx 100meters
XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition
IR PAYLOAD onTARGET 8FTx 8FT
Located at 75m
Both Video Demonstrations viewed thru PVS-14 NODs
Testing Conducted at Picatinny’s Armament Technology Facility
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XM1062 COMMENTSXM1062 COMMENTS
MAR 2003 Science Advisor, MAR 2003 Science Advisor, – I've shown the video to my USMC counterpart here I've shown the video to my USMC counterpart here
and his question is how many can they get and how and his question is how many can they get and how fast can they get them?fast can they get them?
DEC 2003, Navy Advisor,DEC 2003, Navy Advisor,– “grenadiers who shot the marking rounds were
ecstatic about it “ “
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HEAT MARKER, XM1065HEAT MARKER, XM1065
(40mm THERMAL Marker)(40mm THERMAL Marker)
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HEAT MARKER, XM1065HEAT MARKER, XM1065
Rapid Development Effort to Support USSOCOMRapid Development Effort to Support USSOCOM
Several Unique Heat Producing ChemistriesSeveral Unique Heat Producing Chemistries– Environmentally FriendlyEnvironmentally Friendly– Vary Temperature Output Vary Temperature Output – Technology to Insulate Heat Mark from TargetTechnology to Insulate Heat Mark from Target
Several Projectile configurations tested (ARDEC Development Several Projectile configurations tested (ARDEC Development Continues)Continues)– Optimizing TIDOptimizing TID– Larger Mark on TargetLarger Mark on Target– Various Payload WeightsVarious Payload Weights– Various Chemical Mix for Various NeedsVarious Chemical Mix for Various Needs
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Heat Marker, Thermal IR ViewerHeat Marker, Thermal IR Viewer
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ARDEC Development of Electronic and ARDEC Development of Electronic and MEMs Marking Technology MEMs Marking Technology
• ARDEC Technology is Developed That Utilizes MEMs and Miniaturized Electronic Micro Markers
• Goal is to Mark Target With Stealth Technology That Can Be Delivered in the Same Manner as Other Markers
• Electronic Mark/Tracer Can be Turned On/Off as Needed by Soldiers or In-coming Missiles or Smart Projectiles.
• Marker Can Be Seen From One Mile or More in Most Weather Conditions.
• Demonstration of Technology Planned in 11 Months.
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Non Lethal Marking Technology Non Lethal Marking Technology
• ARDEC is Pursuing Non-Lethal Technology for All 40mm Marking Payloads
• Projectiles have been designed to meet non-lethal needs out to 100+ meters
• Goal is to mark Personnel and light vehicles as per requirements
• Demonstration of Technology Planned in 6 Months.