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Ballistics at high speed

Projectiles, armor, fragmentation and proving ground events with nanosecond exposures.

Imagem provisória da aplicação Balística e defesa

The challenge

A projectile crosses the frame in microseconds, and an impact on armor produces fragments, intense light and vibration. Measuring velocity, yaw, penetration and fragmentation takes frame rates of hundreds of thousands of frames per second, very short exposures and a trigger synchronized with the event.

What the camera needs to deliver

  • 744,670 fps

    in FAST mode on the TMX 7510

    Enough frame rate to capture dozens of frames of a projectile in flight.

  • ns

    nanosecond exposures

    They freeze the projectile without motion blur.

  • BSI

    back side illuminated sensor

    Sensitivity to work with pulsed lighting and short exposures.

How to plan your test in 5 steps

  1. Define the event

    Expected speed, field of view and what to measure (velocity, yaw, fragmentation).

  2. Calculate frame rate and exposure

    Use the Academy calculators for fps, exposure and lens.

  3. Protect and illuminate

    Armored housing, mirrors when needed and continuous or laser lighting.

  4. Trigger precisely

    Trigger by muzzle sensor, screen or laser, with pre-trigger.

  5. Measure in the PCA

    Automatic tracking and export of velocity and trajectory.

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Frequently asked questions

What frame rate do I need for a 900 m/s projectile?

It depends on the field of view. For a 30 cm path and 20 useful frames, it is about 60,000 fps. The Academy calculator does the math.

Are there export restrictions?

Cameras above certain frame rates are subject to US export rules. DVPRO advises on the documentation and timelines.

I'd like a demo for ballistics

We reply within 1 business day with the recommended configuration, import lead time and rental options.

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