Abstract
This paper describes the development and application of an autonomous register and measurement system (ARMS), and the application of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers to the assessment of blast threat to armored vehicle crews. Taking measurements with reference to an explosion is one of the principal issues in the protection of crews of special vehicles. The proposed ARMS reduces research costs and contributes to the development of an autonomous, wireless test stand, applicable in various research areas and industry. The ARMS performs data acquisition with simultaneous measurement in multiple channels. The maximum sampling rate is 100 kHz and the sensor range is ±500 g. This solution is an alternative to cable systems, which have a high energy demand. The functionality of the developed autonomous measuring system is demonstrated experimentally. The paper concludes with a field study of the proposed system and the application of MEMS accelerometers via a mine blast test of a military vehicle at level 4 of STANAG 4569.
Highlights
The research and development of modern military vehicles is primarily concerned with reducing vehicle weight while ensuring a high level of crew protection and high operational parameters
The protection of crews of military vehicles became a pre-eminent issue in NATO countries with the emergence of the first analyses and consequences of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
The tactics used by terrorist groups to conduct irregular and guerrilla operations, the primary target of which being moving vehicles and their crews, has encouraged the introduction of vehicles that provide protection to soldiers from shock waves generated by the detonation of mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
Summary
The research and development of modern military vehicles is primarily concerned with reducing vehicle weight while ensuring a high level of crew protection and high operational parameters. This approach is dictated by the nature of modern combat operations which involve the participation of mobile troops in stabilization missions or military operations in various parts of the world. Such operations require vehicles with relatively low mass and high firepower, while displaying maximum survivability on the battlefield [1,2,3]. Based on the statistics of contemporary military operations or stabilization missions, it is estimated that in approximately 60% of cases, mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are the principal cause of death or serious injury to soldiers [4,5,6,7,8,9,10].
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