Anti-Sniper systems which detect, and pinpoint sniper fire
have been in use for a while, especially with UN forces.
Systems like the METRAVIB RDS - PILAR are well known.
But these systems are based on acoustic and heat signitures
of the muzzle and bullet itself. What I wanted to know is cant,
both these charecteristics can be eliminated with a silenced
sniper rifle? With a sub-sonic bullet which doesnt create the
"crack" of the bullet breaking the sonic barrier, not would
the system be able to detect the muzzle flash because it would
be hidden by the suppressor. Not to mention, the thought of just
targetting the PILAR sensors themselves and rendering the whole
system useless.
A sniper can suppress an entire patrol or even a bunker or
a defencive position. Now suppose to opposing forces in Iraq, Liberia
Afganistan or any of the other hot-spots in the world start targetting the
PILAR sensors or getting their hands on suppressors and sub-sonic bullets
for their rifles. Then what? There should be a better system.
Is it possible to detect sniper fire through some kind of radar,
rather then acousitics? There better be, because the other side
is gonna catch on sooner or later.
PILAR
PILAR post on a UN post in Sarajevo
Pilar Observation Turret (PIVOT) system.
pictures from:
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/metravib/
have been in use for a while, especially with UN forces.
Systems like the METRAVIB RDS - PILAR are well known.
But these systems are based on acoustic and heat signitures
of the muzzle and bullet itself. What I wanted to know is cant,
both these charecteristics can be eliminated with a silenced
sniper rifle? With a sub-sonic bullet which doesnt create the
"crack" of the bullet breaking the sonic barrier, not would
the system be able to detect the muzzle flash because it would
be hidden by the suppressor. Not to mention, the thought of just
targetting the PILAR sensors themselves and rendering the whole
system useless.
A sniper can suppress an entire patrol or even a bunker or
a defencive position. Now suppose to opposing forces in Iraq, Liberia
Afganistan or any of the other hot-spots in the world start targetting the
PILAR sensors or getting their hands on suppressors and sub-sonic bullets
for their rifles. Then what? There should be a better system.
Is it possible to detect sniper fire through some kind of radar,
rather then acousitics? There better be, because the other side
is gonna catch on sooner or later.
PILAR
PILAR post on a UN post in Sarajevo
Pilar Observation Turret (PIVOT) system.
pictures from:
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/metravib/
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