Micro-unattended mobility system for grenade-launcher-deployed sensors (MUMS II)

Lee F. Sword

doi:10.1117/12.392573

21 July 2000 Micro-unattended mobility system for grenade-launcher-deployed sensors (MUMS II)

Lee F. Sword

Proceedings Volume 4040, Unattended Ground Sensor Technologies and Applications II; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392573
Event: AeroSense 2000, 2000, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a robotic system that will provide limited mobility capability to ballistically deployed sensors for acquisition of intelligence from building interiors. The future of warfare is expected to shift from large-scale battles to smaller conflicts in increasingly urban environments. Success in such situations can be improved by providing the war fighter detailed information about the location, activities, and capabilities of the opponents. A limited mobility capability adds to the usefulness of grenade launcher deployed sensors in two important ways. First, it relaxes the targeting accuracy requirement allowing a higher probability of successful placement even at greater ranges. Second, it increases the covertness of the sensor by allowing precise placement in an unobtrusive location. Underlying technologies required to implement this approach include a method of attaching the sensor package to the wall and shock tolerant electronics.

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Lee F. Sword "Micro-unattended mobility system for grenade-launcher-deployed sensors (MUMS II)", Proc. SPIE 4040, Unattended Ground Sensor Technologies and Applications II, (21 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392573

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