DRS FLIGHT FOLLOWER

DRS's Flight Follower system was developed to meet the high-speed imaging needs of modern ammunition designers.

Based on the concept originally pioneered by U.K. and U.S. defense research establishments, the system consists of a computer-controlled triggered rotating mirror typically positioned in front of the Lightning RDT High Speed Video Camera. The mirror is programmed to rotate at the correct speed such that the camera will follow the projectile as it passes the Flight Follower's position.

Typically, the system will track the trajectory for 100 meters or more as the mirror scans a 90 degree arc providing high quality images of the projectile in flight. The system has several software-selected modes of operation depending upon the individual conditions of the test.

The Flight Follower tracks all medium and large caliber projectiles as well as other objects such as rockets, rocket-assisted projectiles, sled track tests, etc. Horizontal or elevated firings can be recorded.

FEATURES

• Better than 0.5 degree tracking accuracy over 90 degree scan
• Fixed velocity mode
• Measured velocity mode
• User-defined velocity profile (for rockets, rocket-assisted projectiles, sled track tests, etc.)
• Built-in drag correction /velocity correction and trigger delay
• Dedicated Windows(R) compatible remote control software
• Accommodates most high-speed video systems
• DRS's Flight Follower system was developed to meet the high-speed imaging needs of modern ammunition designers.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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