Boomerang II

Acoustic Gunshot Detection System
developed by BBN
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The Boomerang acoustic gunshot detector's operator console, showing rosette style threat alerting display , alphanumerical display and controls. The unit also activates an audible alarm when detecting a threat.Boomerang II acoustic gunshot detection system from BBN Technologies, is designed to operate in, noisy, vehicular environment, such as on the HMMWV. The system can automatically slew weapons or sensors to "close the loop" and rapidly engage the incoming fire with lethal effect. It was designed to integrate with TRAP T-250 remotely controlled weapon mount, the Weapon Watch EO/IR system, and Enhanced Tactical Automated Security System (eTASS) sensor fusion, display and C2 system developed by Northrop Grumman. US Army HMMWVs fitted with Boomerang acoustic gunshot detectors.BBN is currently developing Boomerang III which will enhance the performance beyond the current system's capabilities. Over 100 systems are already deployed in Iraq. The U.S. Army has contracted BBN to supply 106 such systems to equip more units.

 


 

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