B-AMMS provides early warning capability against pirates’ weapon fire
The B-AMMS sensor provides a true 360 degrees situational awareness, accurately locating fire positions and displaying the direction and distance to the hostile shooters on an easy to use ruggedized tablet.
Zycraft Pte. Ltd. (Zycraft) has fielded a state-of-the-art gunshot detection system called B-AMMS (B oat Acoustic Multi-Mission Se nsor) onboard its Shomari LRV-17 counter piracy escort vessels. This provides the Shomari LR V-17 with an early warning capability against weapon fire that pirates may employ and which is normally very difficult to detect in a noisy marine environment.
The B-AM MS developed by Microflown Maritime BV is an extension of its proven vehicle mounted SAF (Small Arms Fire) detection system currently in operation with the Dutch Forces. The system featuresMicroflown s proprietary acoustic vector sensor and softw are and its small size, weight andpower mans it can be fitted on almost all types of maritime vessels.B-AMMS can detect multipleshots ofsmall arms fire and provide both the direction as well as the range for each of the shots.
Masteringmulti-shooting scenarios, the B-AMMS detects shots and localizes the shooter position,whether being targeted directly or when the shooter is not firing at the vessel. The system detectvery well both the shockwave and the muzzle blast of such an a oustic event. This acoustic vector detection and localization system also works at larger ranges and miss dista ces than conventional gunshot detection systems. Ranges u p to 1500m and mis distance p to 200m can be achieved. Zycraft is performing operational evaluation tests for the B-AMMS over the next six months and will be exploring its integration onto its Unmanned Surface Vessels.
The company is pleased to be able to harness this critical technology onboard its vessels. Our Shomari LRV-17 vessels operate in a very difficult environment. Although our vessels already use an array of high technology sensors, the detection of small craft and potential pirate boats remains highly challenging because these boats are stealthy in nature. In the past, it was also almost impossible to know whether an undetected pirate boat has opened fire. MicroflownsB-AMMS provides the definitive evidence of gun fire and is a positive trigger in our rules of engagement. TheB-AMMS adds a critical layer to the sense and response capability. With knowledge of the shooters relative position, the LRV-17 can manoeuvre and respond in a deliberate but measured manner. This significantly enhances the safety of the crew and strengthens the protection capability we offer our clients.Mr. James Soon, Zycrafts president, said.
The B-AMMS represents Microflowns expanding range of products integrating its unique acoustic vector sensor technology. The company sees a huge market for its B-AMMS system at sea for government and security forces. We are pleased to bring this innovative system to Asia and to collaborate with security companies and governmental agencies who act with the foresight of leveraging new technologies early looking to improve their operational success. The Boat Acoustic Multi-Mission Sensor will be officially launched in the second half of 2015. For those interested in our technology please visit us at the IMDEX Asia Maritime Defense Exhibition booth in Singapore this May, or check out our website for more information, Mr. Iulian Pavel, from Microflown Maritime BV, said.
Source:Zycraft