Trajectory Tracker is designed to provide consistent and accurate tracking of projectiles in flight using a computer controlled rotating mirror positioned in front of a high-speed digital video camera
In order to fully evaluate failure modes of projectiles, it is often necessary to observe its performance over a significant proportion of the trajectory.
The new system allows observations to be made of the behaviour of projectiles in flight for greater than 100 metres with a tracking accuracy of better than 0.5deg over its full scan.
The Trajectory Tracker mirror is programmed to rotate at the correct speed such that the camera will track the projectile as it passes the system position.
Typically, the system will track the trajectory for 100 metres or more as the mirror scans a 90deg arc providing high quality images of the projectile in flight.
This slow motion record of a projectile in flight allows accurate diagnosis of events such as fin deployment, motor burn time, pitch, yaw and spin rate.
Using bespoke control and analysis software the system offers multiple operating modes, including user defined profiles, enabling it to track and analyse large and medium calibre projectiles as well as other objects such as rockets, rocket assisted projectiles, rocket sledges and many forms of smart weaponry.
The Trajectory Tracker can be used for both horizontal and elevated projectile firings.
The Specialised Imaging Trajectory Tracker system consists of a tracking head, mirror control unit, and ruggedised laptop control computer.
The standard system offers ease of deployment on a sturdy, fully adjustable mount, and includes trigger units, cabling and software for control of both tracking system and camera.
Video sequences are archived in industry standard formats.
