VIPER PROXIMITY SENSOR
PROXIMITY SENSOR FOR M151 WARHEAD
TSC’s proximity sensor technology allows for aim-point selection, a wide range of end game velocities, and uses very little SWaP.
TSC in conjunction with L3 Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems developed an integrated proximity sensor and fuze to be used with BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kit. The sensor is interchangeable with the point detonate M423 fuze that resides on an M151 warhead, and is part of the Hydra-70 family of rockets (70mm/2.75” rocket). The integrated solution includes TSC’s proximity sensor and L3’s Safe and Arm.
The VIPER proximity sensor is based on TSC’s mature proximity sensor technology that has been implemented and qualified on multiple other missiles and bombs.
TSC PROXIMITY SENSOR ADVANTAGES
Forward Looking
- Detects target before intercept
- Tracks and integrates measurements
- Accommodates varying engagement angles
Range Doppler Processing
- Separates target from leakage
- Accurately measures velocity
- Permits ground testing
High Range Resolution Waveforms
- Removes glint
- Distinguishes scattering centers
- Allows feature identification
Tracking
- Smooths outlier measurements
- Independent RF centroid & aim point
- Fosters greater lethality
Software Defined Re-programmability
- Reduces development/ life cycle costs
- Promotes mission specific performance
- Provides anti-tamper benefits
Support Engagements
- Air-to-air
- Height-of-Burst
- Counter Defilade
