The
PILARw is an integrated gunshot detection system designed and manufactured
by the French Defence Company ACOEM through its METRAVIB brand. The
PILARw can be mounted on combat armoured vehicle or on a ground tripod
to protect military bases. The PILARw system uses the sound waves generated
by the firing of small arms, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), mortars
and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to detect and accurately identify
their location in real time. The PILARw screen displays the precise
origin of the enemy fire in 3D.
The system has two principal applications: ground-level deployment,
and moving vehicles with the mobile on-board version. However, the PILARw
system has been adapted and new versions have recently become available
for use in other situations: by infantry, and on board ships, helicopters,
drones, etc.
Thanks to its unique expertise in the field of vibrations and acoustics,
METRAVIB products offer exceptional threat observation, identification
and localisation capabilities.
When installed on Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV), PILARw can be efficiently
linked with RWS (Remote Weapon Station) , directly or indirectly via
a Battlefield Management System (BMS) like it has been achieved on Belgium
AIV or Polish Rosomak wheeled armoured vehicle which is currently deployed
in Afghanistan.
Armoured
vehicles are, by definition, noisy and isolated from their
surroundings, so having access to real-time information when
on board is a major advantage. Enemy fire can come from anywhere,
anytime and, if aimed correctly, can be fatal.
The PILARw system uses the sound waves generated by the firing
of small arms, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), mortars and
improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to detect and accurately
identify their location in real time. The PILARw on-board
version provides real-time information on enemy fire (point
of origin, trajectory of the bullet, calibre of the weapon),
giving users a significant advantage on the battlefield.
Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) on vehicles can be connected
to the PILARw system to enable crews to return fire rapidly.
PILARw can also be used to protect convoys, which are generally
exposed to a high level of threat.
System
Components
The
PILARw system is made up of three principal components, which
can be combined to create different configurations according
to the technical features required:
• A folding acoustic antenna with embedded sensors and
electronics
• A data acquisition and interface module to process the
signal transmitted by the antenna(s)
•
A ruggedized display in the form of a laptop computer, PDA, or
Battle Management System, in order to operate the system and view
results using PILARw's SHOTGUARD software and MMI (Man/Machine
Interface).
Combat
use
The
PILARw systems provide enhanced situational awareness for small
arms attacks. Gunshots are among the main threats in guerrilla,
trafficking, asymmetric conflicts situations for law enforcement
and military forces. Therefore, the ability to automatically
detect and locate a gunshot in a complex environment grants
the forces a leading advantage to succeed in their missions.
This is the core function of the light acoustic sensor systems
PILARw. The PILARw systems are designed to provide in real-time
accurate information on enemy location.
Compact, light weight, battery operated, PILARw detects and
localises small and medium calibres, single and burst shots,
whit or without suppressor. PILARw equipment is designed to
be easily installed on the weapon, using standard interface.
Hence, it allows to quickly returning the shot directly to the
target. Amongst the possible applications, PILARw can be mounted
on assault rifle, sniper gun, GPMG, the weapons being ground
based or vehicle mounted.
The PILARw has two principal applications: ground-level deployment,
and moving vehicles with the mobile on-board version. However,
the PILARw system has been adapted and new versions have recently
become available for use in other situations: by infantry, and
on board ships, helicopters, drones, etc.
About
Acoem (Metravib)
Through
its METRAVIB brand, ACOEM offers high-performance
threat surveillance, detection and localization solutions
for the defense and civil protection sectors.
The systems developed by METRAVIB use the sound waves
generated by the firing of small arms, grenades (RPGs),
mortars and explosive devices (IEDs) to detect and
accurately identify their location in real time.
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